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Arcadia Senior Services February 2021
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.
Friday, February 5 at 10am
Location: 365 Campus Drive - Parking Lot
Participants must pre-register online at
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Recreation
or call 626.574.5130 for more options.
Activity Code: W21-7050
SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED
Face coverings are required
One household per vehicle.
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Staff Contact
Kris Garcia, Recreation Coordinator
Office: 626.574.5138 | Email: kgarcia@arcadiaca.gov
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 Kris Garcia.
This Month’s I&R
Highlight
Are you looking for information on
Government benefits for senior
citizens? If so, call Kris Garcia who
can provide you with brochures,
pamphlets, and information on
understanding Government Benefits,
Social Security Retirement Benefits,
Disability Benefits, and more!
Lions Sight Program: 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
LIONS SIGHT PROGRAM $29,000. Contact Kris Garcia for 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.
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Free Informative Virtual Presentations
Protect Yourself From Fraud & Scams
Presented by AARP
Tuesday, February 9 at 10am
Learn how to spot and avoid fraud and scams
so you can protect yourself. You will learn how
scammers think and how to safeguard against
identity theft and fraud. Hear from first-hand
victims and know what to do if you or a loved
one has been a victim.
Behaviors & Alzheimer’s Using IDEA
Presented by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Friday, Feb. 19 at 10am
This presentation will explain how
Alzheimer’s disease causes behaviors
that are hard to understand.
Presentation Topics
Why Alzheimer’s disease causes changes in behaviors
Difficult behaviors common with dementia
Practical tips to manage problem behaviors
Improve Mobility & Balance
Presented by Physical Therapist, Larry Nakamura
Methodist Hospital
Tuesday, February 23 at 10am
Methodist Hospital’s Physical Therapist, Larry Nakamura
will discuss how to improve your balance and mobility.
Larry will demonstrate simple and useful exercises
that can help improve your mobility and balance.
Pre-registration is required to provide you with login/dial-in to Zoom.
Call 626.574.5130 no later than one day before the presentation and provide your email address.
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Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Trackable Bracelet
It can happen to anyone at any time. People with
Dementia or Alzheimer’s can easily become confused
or overwhelmed, and susceptible to getting lost. Sixty
percent of people with Alzheimer’s wander off at some
point in their lives. L.A. Found provides a free trackable bracelet to help locate your
loved one. When the individual wearing a bracelet goes missing, the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department deploys a rescue. Caregivers need to contact 911 and
informs the operator the individual has a trackable bracelet. To apply for a free tracking
bracelet visit:https://lafound.wdacs.lacounty.gov/ or call 1.833.569.7651 for information.
PSSSST…HELLOOOO THERE!
The Arcadia Community Center and Recreation staff
have been reaching out to our patrons since the
closure of the Community Center. If you, or someone
you know would like a friendly call from our staff,
please let us know and we will be happy to check in
each month just to say “hello”.
If you have any questions please call 626.574.5130.
or Email: Recreation@ArcadiaCA.gov
Are you having trouble
finding face masks?
If so, please contact
Gina Hernandez at
626.574.5130.
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WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS
We are still experiencing the Corona Virus pandemic. With the number
of positive cases increasing daily, The City of Arcadia is accepting donations for protective
equipment and supplies for our first responders.
Hand Sanitizer
Disposable Isolation Gowns
Sanitizing Wipes
Disposable Gloves
If you or someone you know would like to donate supplies, please contact Sara Somogyi
at Ssomogyi@ArcadiaCA.gov or call 626.821.4369.
The City of Arcadia is currently monitoring the impacts of COVID-19
and will continue to provide updates through the
City's Nixle, and social media.
To stay connected, text ARCADIACOV19 to 888777,
follow us on Twitter at @ProtectArcadia,
or visit us at ArcadiaCA.gov/covid19.
The COVID-19 tracker on the City’s website provides the latest
information on cases in Los Angeles County which includes the
City of Arcadia. If you have any questions regarding the tracker,
please contact the City Manager's Office at (626) 574-5401.
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IMPORTANT CITY PHONE NUMBERS
Arcadia Transit 626.574.5435 Methodist Hospital 626.898.8000
Arcadia Dial-A-Ride 626.445.2211 Paramedic/Ambulance Billing 800.772.6552
AT&T 800.310.2355 Paramedic Membership Program 626.574.5126
Chamber of Commerce 626.447.2159 Pasadena Humane Society 626.792.7151
Charter Spectrum 888.892.2253 Police (non emergency) 626.574.5123
City Manager 626.574.5401 Post Office 800.275.8777
Community Center 626.574.5130 Public Works (Street Services) 626.254.2720
DMV 800.777.0133 Recreation Department 626.574.5113
Electric Outage 800.611.1911 Sewer Service 626.254.2700
Fire Department (non emergency) 626.574.5100 So Cal Edison 800-684-8123
Graffiti Hotline 626.821.4333 So Cal Gas Co. 800.427.2200
Home Improvement Program 626.574.5409 Waste Management 800.266.7551
Household Hazardous Waste 888.253.2652 Water Billing 626.574.5473
Illegal Dumping 888.253.2652 Water Sewer Service 626.254.2700
City Library 626.821.5567 Wilderness Park 626.355.5113
Foothill Unity Center Inc. Food Programs
Family Food Program: Each month, seniors and families can receive enough food to
supplement their nutritional needs for about ten days (a balanced mix of canned, dry,
frozen, refrigerated food, bread, bakery, dairy products, and fresh produce. If you are
in need of help, please contact Foothill Unity Center 626.358.3486 to find out how you
can qualify for this program.
Bag Lunch Program: The Monrovia site distributes substantial bag lunches three times
per week, providing enough food to last for about two days. These lunches, made up of
sandwiches, instant soups, snack foods, fresh fruit, drinks, flip-top canned foods, canned
meats, and sweets are given to people and families who are homeless or have no place to
store or cook food. They also provide toiletry items weekly as available to help with
hygiene needs.
Homebound Grocery Delivery: With the help of volunteers and part-time drivers,
Foothill Unity Center makes it a point to reach shut-ins, such as homebound seniors and
disabled persons, by delivering groceries to their homes once a month.
For information call Foothill Unity Center at
Monrovia 626.358.3486 or Pasadena 626.584.7420
or visit their website at https://foothillunitycenter.org/
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Love Your Pet Day
February 20
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY
On February 20th, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day.
This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages
pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives.
Guillermo
6 months / Old English Bulldog
This handsome stud is full of love and life at only
6 months young. Guillermo loves to go for long walks,
play ball, fetch, runs like a champ, enjoys his little
Sister Kona’s company, and sleeps like a king.
GUILLERMO
KONA
6 months
Old English Bulldog
This princess is so sweet and laidback.
She enjoys snuggling with her humans,
belly rubs, kisses, and roughhousing with her baby KONA
brother Guillermo.
Email us at Recreation@ArcadiaCa.gov to have your pet featured in the next Connection!
Include pet names, age, and breed.
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Arcadia Community Center
Senior Services
365 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
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