Volume 5, Issue 1

March 2019

CALIMESA CONNECTIONS Calimesa Senior Center

Come to the Calimesa Senior Center and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! Enjoy a catered dinner of

traditional corned beef & cabbage, dancing, door prizes and live entertainment.

Entertainment by Stevie “E” & the LCB Band

Featuring big band, standards, great American songbook and classics of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. You don’t want to miss this great dinner event.

Dinner catered by Kafé Royale

Tickets $10.00 each Tickets on sale NOW at the Senior Center

Entertainment provided by:

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Points of Interest

• Monthly Calendar

• Programs/Senior Nutrition Fit After 50, Bingo

• Classes Line Dancing, Knitting, Crafts

• Available at Center/Boutique

• Assistance/Social Media Commodities, Hicap, Blood Pressure

• AARP Tax Aide, Mature Driving Course

• Screenings & Seminars

• Miscellaneous/Reminders

• Let’s Stop Scams!

• Health

• Senior Topics

• Mature Driving

• Our Sponsors

• Resources

• Advertising

• Volunteer/Classifieds

• Library Happenings/Chamber of Commerce

• Community: City Meetings, Useful Phone Numbers, Citizen Patrol

• Family Service Association

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S

DAY!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Center Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Senior Nutrition:

Monday - Thursday

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Friday

11:00 am to 11:45 am

Silver Rose Boutique

Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Closed Friday

Note:

All dates and times on

this calendar are

subject to change.

Not all activities may

be listed.

1

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

4

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

6:00 CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

5

8:30 Ham Radio

9:00 Knit/Crochet

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting Class

6

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

12:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

7

TAXES

(by appointment)

10:00 HICAP

(by appointment)

11:30 Lunch

8

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

11

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

12

8:30 Ham Radio

9:00 Knit/Crochet

10:00 CRAFT CLASS

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting Class

13

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:15 Social Security

Seminar

11:30 Lunch

1:00 GIFT CARD

BINGO

14

TAXES

(by appointment)

11:30 Lunch

15

11:00 Lunch

4:00 ST. PATRICK’S

DINNER

18

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

6:00 CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

19

8:30 Ham Radio

9:00 Knit/Crochet

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting Class

20

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

12:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

21

8:30 COMMODITIES

11:30 Lunch

TAXES

(by appointment)

22

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

25

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 GARDEN CLUB

26

8:30 Ham Radio

9:00 Knit/Crochet

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting Class

27

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Dignity

Memorial Seminar

11:30 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

28

TAXES

(by appointment)

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Raffle Drawing

29

11:00 Lunch

MARCH

Center closed

No Fit After 50

No Fit After 50

No Fit After 50

Bingo Program Wednesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

$3.00 per pack (10 games) $1.00 per Double-Action Game Sheet

Daubers available for $1.00 each

PROGRAMS

Fit After 50 Exercise Program Provided by Riverside County Office on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation

Fit After 50 is an Arthritis Foundation evidence based exercise program with emphasis on improving strength, balance and mobility. The program uses resistance cords with graduated levels to build muscle tissue and

strength, and specific exercises to improve balance, range of motion and stretching.

This program is completely FREE of charge

Monday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Stop by the Center to complete a registration form. Wear comfortable clothing, snug fitting shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and bring water.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

Special treat for bingo players

March 13th

By Dignity Memorial

Gift Card Bingo

March 13th

NUTRITION

Senior Nutrition Funding for this service has been provided by Riverside County Office on Aging by a grant award from California Department of Aging.

Serving lunch daily Monday through Thursday at 11:30 am and Friday at 11:00 am Menu available at Center

$3.00 suggested donation for senior citizens ages 60+ $7.00 fee for all other individuals ages 59 & below

Calimesa Senior Center (909) 795-2287 Program Questions? Senior Nutrition Main Office (951) 342-3057

To complete an intake or determine qualification for homebound meals please contact: 1-800-510-2020

The Calimesa Senior Nutrition Program serves nutritionally balanced home style lunches.

Come in, bring a friend and enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal with us.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

CLASSES

Yoga Class

Mondays 9:30 am to 10:30 am

$3.00 class fee applies

Please check in with receptionist.

Class is geared toward the needs of older adults.

Please bring mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor Brenda MacKenzie

Quilting Class Tuesdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Are you interested in learning more about

quilting?

Join us on Tuesdays for our weekly class.

Class fees apply. See instructors for

details.

Knitting/Crochet Class Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 11:00 am

FREE class! Volunteer Pat will teach you basic to

advanced knitting and crochet skills. Please bring

knitting needles and/or crochet hooks in your preferred

size. All skill levels welcome.

Line Dancing Class In this beginner class instructor Martha will teach you new dance steps!

This class is a great way to increase physical activity, promote cardiovascular health, improve balance, flexibility and increase energy levels.

You will learn a variety of different rhythms such as the cha cha, mambo, waltzes, straight rhythms, country, pop and even 50’s rock and roll. No partner needed.

Pre-registration is required.

Classes held every Tuesday for 8 weeks from

April 18, 2019 through June 6, 2019

12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

$30.00 for 8 classes

Crafts Class Tuesday, March 12, 2019

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Project: Nature Inspired Ambience Light A sample is located in the Center lobby

$2.00 per person

Sign-up for this class is required. All materials to create project provided. Please see staff for

additional information and details. Sign-up early as class size is limited.

AVAILABLE AT CENTER

BOUTIQUE

Book Store We will soon have a “book store” in the lobby of the Center, providing a

wide variety of books, puzzles and DVD’s for sale. All proceeds support the Calimesa Library.

Donations happily accepted.

Snack Bar Offering coffee, soda, water, ice cream,

cookies, crackers, chips, and other great items. Located in the main lobby

of the Center.

Mobility Equipment Do you need to borrow a wheelchair, walker or cane? It’s free and easy! Simply see staff for information and availability, and return equipment when no longer needed so that it’s

available for others. If you have equipment you no longer need, please consider donating to the Center.

Sample DMV Tests Are you worried about passing the written

drivers test? Printed copies of all 5 sample tests, with answers, are available at the Senior Center for a

$5 donation.

Tests can also be obtained at www.dmv.ca.gov

Silver Rose Boutique Our Silver Rose Boutique is a fun place to find low-price bargains.

Store hours: Monday through Thursday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Donations are crucial to the success of our new store. We know you occasionally clean out your closets,

garages and storage, donating items you'll never wear or use again. When you do, please think of us!

Below is a list of typical items we can and cannot accept.

Items we can accept: Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hats, scarves, ties, purses, wallets, bags, towels, pots & pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, gardening items, décor, ornaments, small electrical appliances, jewelry, candles, frames, lamps, fans, books,

small furniture items, and flat/monitor style TVs.

Items we cannot accept: Undergarments, children’s toys, children’s clothing, large furniture, hazardous materials, large appliances, computers, printers, beds,

mattresses, dirty/stained or damaged items.

Donated items can be dropped off at the Center during our operating hours, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday. Your generous donation is tax deductible.

All proceeds support programming here at the Calimesa Senior Center.

Blood Pressure Checks and Blood Sugar Screenings

Wednesday, March 6th & March 20th

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Service provided by our partner Pinnacle Medical Group

Service made possible by a partnership between FSA and Pinnacle Medical Group

You have questions, we have answers!

Your insurance and other questions can be answered here at the Center:

HRBC Insurance - March 13th, 21st and 27th SCAN Insurance - March 20th and 21st

Dignity Memorial - March 13th, 21st and 27th

We thank these agencies for their continued sponsorship and support of our programming here at the Center!

Commodities Distribution by Feeding America

Thursday, March 21, 2019. Sign-In begins at 8:30 am

Open to Calimesa residents age 60+ only

Registration is required. See staff for details.

Commodities participants must bring their own carts and bags.

Service made possible by a partnership between Family Service Association and Feeding America

HICAP Health Insurance Counseling and

Advocacy Program Thursday, March 7, 2019

Call Senior Center at 909-795-2287 to schedule your 1 hour appointment.

HICAP provides information and assistance with Medicare, managed care (HMO’s), long-term care

insurance and other related health insurance issues.

HICAP is not affiliated with any health insurance agency and provides unbiased

assistance.

Service made possible by a partnership between FSA and HICAP

ASSISTANCE

The Calimesa Senior Center is on Facebook! Please like our page and keep up-to-date on programming, information and

special events. Search Calimesa Senior Center and hit the “like” button.

You may also be interested in these other useful Facebook pages:

City of Calimesa ~ Calimesa Public Library

Calimesa Chamber of Commerce ~ Family Service Association

SOCIAL MEDIA

This Institution is an

Equal Opportunity

Provider

AARP TAX AIDE

Providing Federal and State of California tax preparation and electronic filing

(if applicable) for taxpayers.

By Appointment Only

Call (909) 795-2287

Individuals must bring all 2018 tax documents to appointment in order for taxes to be

prepared, as well as Social Security Card and Photo ID.

This program focuses on senior citizens ages 60+ and people with low to moderate

income.

No walk-ins accepted

Donations to the Calimesa Senior Center for this service are accepted and appreciated.

Mature Driving Course In this two-day course you will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving

techniques, managing age-related changes, operating your vehicle safely in the increasingly challenging driving environment, and more!

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

and

Thursday, April 25, 2019

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Class fee $20.00 AARP Member

$25.00 Non-Member

(includes a $5 Senior Center fee per person)

Non-refundable class fee is due at time of registration. See staff for details.

AARP MATURE DRIVING COURSE

Registered

participants must

attend both classes.

Class requires

pre-registration prior

to April 22, 2019

Upon completion you will

receive a certificate good

for three years and may be

eligible for auto insurance

discounts.

Restrictions may apply.

Consult your agent to

determine eligibility and

discount rate, if applicable.

SCREENINGS & SEMINARS

Pre-Planning Your Final Wishes

Seminar by Weaver Hughes Mortuary

We welcome you to our informational seminar about pre-planning your final wishes. This is an opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed environment. Have you ever wanted to ask questions such as "I know I want to be cremated, but I'm not sure I want a memorial

service. Any advise?” or “I'd like to make my arrangements in advance. Can my funeral or

memorial service include personal touches?”, or “My spouse is a Veteran, what benefits are we

entitled to?” Have these, and many more, topics covered. Bring your questions and a friend.

Complimentary Personal Planning guides available to all that attend, one on one consultations offered.

No need to sign-up, simply show up!

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

11:00 am Refreshments will be served

Top Ten Social Security Myths

Seminar by the Social Security

Administration

Join us for this informative seminar, brought to you by the Social Security Administration. Public Affairs Specialist, Teresa, will explain many common misconceptions about Social Security benefits, debunk myths and answer your questions. This seminar is presented free of charge and provides valuable information and resources. No need to sign-up, simply show up!

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

11:15 am

Mobile Office Hours

By The Office of Congressman

Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36)

The Office of Congressman Raul

Ruiz, M.D., will be here at the Calimesa Senior Center

on the date listed below. The Mobile Office Hours

program can assist you in solving problems with

Federal Agencies, and provide other beneficial

services.

Help with Federal Agencies Include: Medicare

Social Security

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Postal Service

Passport Services

Other Federal Agencies

Other Services Provided: Flag Requests

U.S. Capitol Tours

Other Washington, D.C. Tour Requests

Military Service Academy Recommendations

Federal Grand Applications

Internship Opportunities

No need to sign up, simply show up!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

11:00 am

For additional information visit

www.ruiz.house.gov

Congressman

HAM RADIO OPERATORS WANTED!

Are you a Ham Radio operator, or are you interested in

learning more about Ham Radio operation? If so, please

consider joining the Tuesday Morning Net here at the

Calimesa Senior Center.

Tuesdays, 8:30 am to 10:00 am

MISCELLANEOUS - REMINDERS

GARDEN CLUB

The Valley Mesa Garden Club meets here at the Calimesa Senior Center on:

Monday, March 25, 2019

1:00 pm

PROGRAM REMINDERS

No Fit After 50

Friday, March 15th

Monday, March 25th

Friday, March 29th

UPCOMING EVENTS St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

Friday, March 15, 2019, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets $10 each and available now! Entertainment by Stevie E. & the LCB Band. Traditional

corned beef & cabbage dinner catered by Kafé Royale. Purchase tickets early as space is limited.

Spaghetti Dinner Dance Fundraiser Friday, May 17, 2019, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets $10 each and

available mid-April. Entertainment to be determined.

All proceeds support programming here at the Calimesa Senior Center.

Additional details to follow in future newsletters

WIFI HERE AT THE

CENTER!

The Calimesa Senior Center

now has WiFi for our seniors!

Feel free to come on in, sit

back, relax and use your

phone or tablet.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Daylight Saving

Time begins on

Sunday, March 10,

2019

Don’t forget to set

your clocks ahead

1 hour

WE ARE WORKING TO PROVIDE...

We are currently working to provide the following programs, etc., here at the Calimesa Senior Center.

Travel Training Self Defense Seminar

We look forward to providing these, and many other programs and services, in the near future.

MARCH OPPORTUNITY

DRAWING!

$25.00 Starbucks Gift Card

The March opportunity drawing will be held

at 12:00 pm on March 28, 2019.

Tickets are available for $1.00 each or

6 for $5.00.

We will offer a new prize each month!

Need not be present to win. All proceeds support

programming and special events.

Moving Scams

Scammers can turn relocating into an expensive nightmare! These scams run the gamut from missing items, massive price hikes and in some cases goods being held hostage for additional payment.

How does this scam work?

There are several versions of moving scams. The simplest is getting a quote and leaving a deposit, but the “movers” never show. In another variation, the moving company quotes a price based on weight. After loading, they inform you that your belongings went over the weight estimate and the additional weight will be a lot more per pound, sometimes double!

With the most egregious scheme, everything seems to be fine. The movers quote a price, arrive on time, and load your belongings on a truck. But when the truck doesn’t show up, you learn your belongings are being held hostage, and you have to pay another fee before scammers will deliver them.

Tips to spot this scam:

• Watch out for signs of a fly-by-night company. Look out for company websites that have no address and no information about a mover’s registration or insurance. Another warning is if telephone calls are answered with a generic “movers” rather than a company name, or the mover uses rented trucks. An additional tip-off is the moving company that doesn’t make an on-site inspection and creates estimates over the phone.

• Get everything in writing. Check licensing and confirm insurance coverage with the authorities by contacting the US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Household Goods Program at 1-800-832-5660, or by visiting www.ai.fmcsa.dot.gov. Carefully read the terms and conditions of any contract, as well as the limits of liability and any disclaimers. Make sure pick-up and delivery dates are spelled out and understand how the rate is being calculated. Don’t pay cash and do not prepay or make a large deposit. Understand the terms of the insurance coverage and consider purchasing full value protection.

If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a scam, do not be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it. You are not alone, and there are people who can help. Keep handy the numbers and resources you can turn to, including the local police, your bank, and Adult Protective Services (APS). To obtain the contact information for APS in your area, call the Eldercare Locator, a government sponsored national resource line at 1-800-677-1116, or visit their website at www.eldercare.gov.

You can also file a scam report with BBB Scam Tracker and the FTC’s Do Not Call List. If you have questions or concerns about this or any other scam, call the local BBB in Fresno at (559) 222-8111, or visit their website at www.bbb.org.

Additional information on scams targeting seniors can be found on the National Council on Aging (NCOA) website at ncoa.org/enhance-economic-security as well as SCAMGUARD at www.scamguard.com

LET’S STOP SCAMS!

BALANCE DISORDERS By N ati on al In sti t u te s o f H eal th &

N a tio n al Insti t ute o n Ag in g

Balance disorders are one of the main reasons older people fall. Good balance helps you walk without staggering, get up from a chair without falling, climb stairs without tripping and bend without falling. Good balance is important to help you stay independent and carry out daily activities.

Causes of balance problems. Some balance disorders are caused by problems in the inner ear. A condition called labyrinthitis occurs when part of the inner ear becomes infected or swollen. Upper respiratory infections, viral infections and bacterial infections can also lead by labyrinthitis. Some diseases of the circulatory system, such as stroke, can cause dizziness and other balance problems. Low blood pressure, head injury and some medications may also lead to balance problems. Check with your doctor if you notice a problem while taking a medication.

Symptoms of balance disorders. If you have a balance disorder you may stagger when you walk or teeter or fall when you try to stand up. Other symptoms may include dizziness, falling, lightheadedness, faintness, floating sensation, blurred vision, confusion, nausea, vomiting, fear, anxiety and panic. Symptoms may come and go over short periods of time or last for a long time, which can lead to fatigue and depression.

Questions to ask yourself. You can help identify a balance problem by asking yourself some key questions. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, discuss the symptom with your doctor.

• Do I feel unsteady?

• Do I feel as if the room is spinning, even if only brief periods of time?

• Do I feel as if I’m moving when I know I’m standing or sitting still?

• Do I lose my balance and fall, or feel as if I’m falling?

• Do I feel lightheaded, or as if I might faint?

• Does my vision become blurred?

• Do I ever feel disoriented, losing my sense of time, place or identity?

Coping with a balance disorder. Some people with a balance disorder may not be able to fully relieve their dizziness and will need to find ways to cope. A vestibular rehabilitation therapist can help you develop an individualized treatment plan. Speak with your doctor about whether it’s safe to drive and about ways to lower your risk of falling during daily activities. To reduce your risk of injury from dizziness, avoid walking in the dark. You should also wear low-heeled shoes. If necessary, use a cane or walker and modify conditions in your home and workplace, such as adding handrails.

You can find reliable information on balance issues by contacting these useful resource agencies: MedlinePlus National Library of Medicine at www.medlineplus.gov

National Institute on Communication Disorders at 1-800-241-1044 or by visiting www.nidcd.nih.gov National Institute on Aging at 1-800-222-2225 or by visiting www.nia.nih.gov

HEALTH

Life Insurance By the State of California Department of Insurance (CDI)

If you are planning to purchase life insurance, or make changes to your current policy, you should first

consider your needs and understand the different type of insurance policies available.

Choosing the amount of life insurance. Your need for life insurance will vary with your

age, and the amount of insurance you purchase should depend on the standard of living

you wish to assure for your dependents. Consider the amount of assets and sources of

continuing income available to your dependents when you pass away. Simply stated,

you should choose an amount of insurance that is determined necessary to meet the

needs you are trying to satisfy.

Steps to determine how much life insurance you need.

• Determine how much life insurance you need based on the factors mentioned above.

• Decide how much money you can afford to pay.

• Choose the type of life insurance policy that meets your coverage goals and current budget.

Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to move ahead and contact several life insurance companies,

thorough an agent or broker, to shop for the right policy for you.

Important facts if you are considering changes to your current life insurance policy. Many consumers are approached

by life insurance agents and are asked to consider canceling their current life insurance policy in order to purchase a

replacement policy. In most cases, the cash value of the current life policy is used to buy more insurance or a new

policy. While a decision to replace an existing life insurance policy may be a good one, sometimes this may not be in

your best interest. More than likely you purchased your policy with a long term financial plan in mind. Replacing or

changing your insurance policy at this point may affect the intended results of your overall financial plan. If you are

considering replacing or changing your life insurance policy, you should first assess your needs and determine what is

in your long term best interest.

Certain cautions are appropriate when considering replacing or changing your current life insurance.

• You may have to pay start-up costs again.

• You may be required to wait one or two years before a new policy passes through the contestable period.

• You may pay a higher premium for new insurance over the duration of the policy.

• The financial strength of a new insurer may be different from that of your present insurer.

• There may be specific tax consequences when you replace or change your current policy.

• You may find different loan provisions in a new policy.

• If you use the cash value of one policy to pay for the premium on a new policy, the values used may not be

sufficient to support the new policy in future years.

• You may not have immediate access to your money in a new policy.

SENIOR TOPICS

How the California Department of Insurance (CDI) can help:

We are the state agency that regulates insurance companies, also protecting the rights of insurance consumers.

Please contact us if you are experiencing problems or have questions or are looking for brochures. Also contact us if an

insurance agent, broker or company has treated you unfairly, if you want to check the license of an agent, broker or

company, or if you want to check the claims and customer service records of a company.

Contact us at: 1-800-927-4357 or visit www.insurance.ca.gov

OUR SPONSORS We thank our

wonderful sponsors

for their continued

support of our

programming here

at our Calimesa

Senior Center.

We appreciate you!

For business advertising prices please see back page. If your organization is interested in sponsoring

programming here at the Calimesa Senior Center, please contact Program Coordinator Lisa Tiedeman at

909-795-2287 or LTiedeman@fsaca.org

Renato de Moraes

Outreach Education Specialist

909-256-8369 x304 (office)

909-758-5790 (fax)

rdemoraes@hicap.org

921 Haven Ave., Suite 220

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

hicap.org

Amber Gallegos Marketing Coordinator

8110 Mango Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 909-822-1164, Ext. 1276 pinnaclemedical.com

agallegos@epiclp.com

Come on in!

Become a sponsor of

the Calimesa Senior

Center, and get your

business noticed!

The Calimesa

Connections Newsletter

reaches approximately

700 individuals monthly in Calimesa and the surrounding

cities. Please contact Program Coordinator Lisa Tiedeman

for sponsorship information at LTiedeman@fsaca.org.

J Tom Dougherty Health Insurance Agent

Lic# 0C15575

805-551-7097 Cell

877-651-7526 Customer Service

10660 Sierra Ave., Suite A

Fontana, CA 92337

jdougherty@HRBCinsurance.com

MEDICARE MADE SIMPLE

Nathan Juarez IEHP DualChoice

Cal Medi-Connect Plan

(Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

Representative

License #0H12025

Direct (909) 890-2111

juarez-n@iehp.org

HABLO ESPANOL

DualChoice

10801 Sixth Street, Suite 120

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

www.iehp.org

3800 Kilroy Airport Way

Suite 100

Long Beach, CA 90806

Ruth Osborn Sales Representative

Telephone: 661-609-3602

ROsborn@scanhealthplan.com

License #: 0D61334

Deena Hill Pre-Planning Sales Manager

Inland Empire Market 33629 Yucaipa Blvd.

Yucaipa, CA 92399

909-790-3742

Fax 909-790-3745

Cell 909-328-0509

Deena.Hill@DignityMemorial.com

FD-1842

License #0L16079

HRBCinsurance.com

Toll Free

888-800-5097

No-cost, Unbiased MediCare Counseling

911 Senior Emergency Cellular Phone Program Cellular phones are delivered to at-risk

seniors 60 years of age or older who live alone, or with a caregiver, and may have difficulty reaching a stationary phone in an emergency. The phones are not connected to a service, but are still capable of

connecting the senior to the 911 emergency response system.

To learn more about the program call Riverside County Office on Aging at:

1-800-510-2020

Have you missed your

appointments because you do

not have transportation? This

free service may be able to

help. You may qualify for the special TRIP Health

Access Service to help you secure a volunteer escort

driver. Call a Senior HelpLink Service Specialist to

complete an application at:

1-800-510-2020

In-Home Supportive Services

(IHSS) An Alternative to Out-of-Home Placement

The In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS) will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care,

such as nursing homes or board and care facilities. The types of services which can be authorized

through IHSS are house cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services

and accompaniment to medical appointments.

For additional information please obtain an IHSS pamphlet in the Senior Center. To apply by phone call Riverside County Adult Protective Services at:

1-888-960-4477 Riverside County Department of

Public Social Services

Put Healthy Food On Your Table with

CalFresh! The CalFresh Program, federally known as the

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and

nutritious food on the table. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of

qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs, and make it easier for older adults to get healthy food.

Get Started Today! Contact the CalFresh information line to see if you

qualify at:

1-877-847-3663 www.calfresh.ca.gov

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

RESOURCES

Ombudsman Services (Facility Visits) Volunteers trained to provide advocacy and support to vulnerable individuals in nursing homes. This includes

record review, one-on-one client meetings, follow-up, and investigating and resolving a complaint to make sure that seniors are getting the treatment they deserve and the care they need.

For further information regarding the Ombudsman Program or for opportunities to volunteer call:

1-800-510-2020 RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you

can file a complaint at this website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. You may file a complaint if you received an unwanted call after your number was on the National Registry for 31 days.

Register your home or mobile phone for free at this website:

www.donotcall.gov

You can find the free, informative “Age Page” Publications in the Center, covering many health topics important for senior health and wellness, through the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health. You can also visit their senior friendly website at:

www.nihseniorhealth.gov The Leader in Aging Research

NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and

Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific

effort to understand the nature of

aging and to extend the healthy, active

years of life. NIA is the primary Federal

agency supporting and conducting

Alzheimer's disease research.

Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the

National Do not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity

to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry

or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these

calls.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Protecting America’s Consumers

211 Riverside County 211 is a toll free, confidential service providing Riverside County residents access and referrals to community and health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and in many languages. Are you or someone you know in need of food and shelter information, suicide prevention hotline, health care and mental health services, job training and unemployment services, education and the arts, rent and mortgage assistance, financial assistance, children’s services including day care, senior services including social security, help with healthcare options, and/or ways to volunteer.

RESOURCES

National Do Not Call Registry

Inland Counties Legal Services

Offering services for low-income persons who otherwise would not

have access to the judicial system. Assistance includes, but is not

limited to, housing issues, mobile home tenancies, landlord/tenant

defense, consumer issues, restraining orders, elder abuse, small

estate probate, simple wills and health care directive.

Riverside County and

San Bernardino County

toll free 1-888-245-4257

www.inlandlegal.org

Sharps Kiosk Location

Lamb Canyon Landfill 16411 Lamb Canyon Road,

Beaumont

Open: Monday to Saturday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

For additional information visit: www.rcwaste.org

Protect our workers. Sharps must be in

sealed hard plastic containers.

NO loose sharps!

ADVERTISING

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Calimesa, 92320

909-795-7065

Kaferoyale@gmail.com

BREAKFAST ~ BBQ ~ CATERING ~ BANQUETS

Monday to Saturday

6:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday

7:00 am to 2:00 pm

Juan Horta, Owner

ADVERTISING

Paid Advertisement

Welcome! Please help us welcome our new

volunteers to the Center!

Please contact Lisa for current volunteer opportunities

Our Senior Center is blessed with the efforts of many volunteers!

Thank you for choosing to give your time to the Calimesa Senior Center.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers positively impact the lives of seniors! If you are looking to help in your community,

gain work experience, meet new friends, and make a difference in someone’s life, this is the place for you. Your time, talents and special skills are greatly appreciated. We are currently

seeking volunteers here at the Calimesa Senior Center. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please see Lisa.

We are also seeking volunteers to conduct classes of interest here at the Center. Please contact Lisa if you are interested and qualified to teach the following classes, or if you have a special talent not listed.

Ballroom Dancing, Card Games, Scrapbooking

Seeking Boutique Volunteers!

Are you looking for a positive way to volunteer your time? We are

currently seeking volunteers interested in becoming part of the vital reception team. Volunteers

are responsible for incoming phone calls, greeting guests and assisting

staff where needed. Position requires a friendly person with professional phone etiquette.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, or someone you know,

please contact Center Program Coordinator Lisa at 909-795-2287,

or email LTiedeman@fsaca.org

VOLUNTEER

CLASSIFIEDS

Calimesa Connections Classifieds Are you selling something? Looking for something? In need of a roommate, or looking for a room to rent?

Seeking another senior to walk with, or have coffee with? If so, place your ad in the Calimesa Connections

Newsletter for only $5.00 per month. Your ad will reach hundreds of individuals in Calimesa and the

surrounding cities. To submit an ad please stop by the Center and see Lisa prior to the 25th of each month

for inclusion in the next newsletter.

The Calimesa Senior Center, the City of Calimesa and Family Service Association do not endorse or recommend any item

or service advertised. Limit of 25 words. For individual ads only. Approved advertisement is at the

discretion of management. For business ads, please see back page for pricing.

Card Making Class Grab a friend and get crafty at the library! Come to our

Adult Card Making Class and create a FREE one of a kind, custom greeting card each week!

Space is limited, first come, first served.

Saturdays at 1:30 pm

Calimesa Public Library 974 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa, 909-795-9807

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 am to 6 pm

Wednesday, 12 pm to 8 pm Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

Closed Sunday & Monday

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Events

Chamber Member Monthly Breakfast is held at 8:00 am on the second Tuesday of the Month at Bob’s Big Boy. Networking ~ Guest Speakers ~ Make new Friends!

March 30, 2019 ~ Night at the Races Scholarship Derby

May 9, 2019 ~ Scholarship Tea

September 26, 2019 ~ Calimesa State of the City Luncheon

December 14, 2019 ~ “Get Your Lights on Calimesa” Christmas Parade

Please contact the Calimesa Chamber office at 909-795-7612 for more details on above events, or stop by the

Chamber office at 1007 Calimesa Blvd., Ste. D, in the Crown Village Center.

Office hours are 9 am to 2 pm, Monday through Thursday. Federal ID Number 33-0402285

Open Book Club The book club where the last book you read

is always the book of the month!

Third Wednesday monthly at 5:00 pm Come join us for a lively book discussion. Every member reads a different book of their choice, so it is a great way

for avid readers to discover new authors!

Knitting/Crocheting Club All skill-levels welcome! Three long-time

knitters/crocheters have volunteered their time and skill to guide those who are just getting started.

Be sure to bring knitting needles/crochet hooks in your preferred size.

Saturdays at 10:00 am

“A book is a

magical thing

that lets you

travel to far-away

places without

ever leaving your

chair.”

-Katrina Mayer

City of Calimesa Housing Rehabilitation Program

The City of Calimesa is offering financial assistance in the form of housing rehabilitation loans for the repair of homes owned and occupied by

low to moderate income households. Available to individuals age 62 and above or permanently disabled, owner-occupied located within the City of Calimesa.

For questions or to request a pre-qualifying application, please contact:

Michael Neal, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist 909-261-2770 - Email: mneal@mbakerintl.com

Join Calimesa’s Citizen Patrol. Volunteers needed!

The City of Calimesa and the Riverside Sheriff’s Department are looking for upstanding men and women who would like to join our team! We are a team of highly trained volunteers who enhance vital crime prevention services and community awareness through proactive

law enforcement. If you are interested in joining our team please contact C.O.P. at 909-795-0054 or 951-219-3116

Assist in reducing crime ~ Receive valuable training ~ Serve your community ~ Meet new people

COMMUNITY Monthly City Meetings

Monthly City Meetings are held at the Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa.

City Council Meetings - Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm

Library Commission - Held on the 1st Tuesday at 4:30pm

Planning Commission - Held on the 2nd Monday at 4:30pm

COP Meeting - No meetings currently scheduled

Posse Meeting - Held on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm

To view the City of Calimesa monthly and updated Calendar of Events, visit www.cityofcalimesa.net

Useful Phone Numbers Animal Control (951) 769-8500 Information/Assistance 211 Calimesa City Hall (909) 795-9801 Calimesa Library (909) 795-9807 Chamber of Commerce (909) 795-7612 Riverside Co. Office on Aging (800) 510-2020 Citizens on Patrol (909) 795-0054 Police Non emergency (800) 950-2444 Elder Abuse (APS) (800) 491-7123 Fire Dept. Non emergency (909) 795-1010 HICAP Health Insurance info (800) 434-0222

City of Calimesa Website

Keep up to date on important meetings and community information on the City of Calimesa website. You can also

view the current issue of the Calimesa Connections newsletter. On main page

scroll down on the “City News” column and find “see what’s going on at Center”, then click the

newsletter link.

Please visit:

www.cityofcalimesa.net

Have the Calimesa Connections Newsletter emailed to you monthly!

Simply send an email to Lisa Tiedeman at LTiedeman@fsaca.org, type “ADD ME” in the subject box and press send. The Calimesa Connections newsletter will

arrive in your Inbox at the beginning of each month.

Hard copy of the newsletter is always available in the Center

Thank you from... FSA!

The City of Calimesa Calimesa City Council

Calimesa Public Works Calimesa Fire Department

Our Center Volunteers Calimesa Cultural & Performing

Arts Association (CCPAA) Pinnacle Medical Group

AARP HICAP

SCAN Insurance HRBC Insurance

Dignity Memorial

Want to advertise in the Calimesa Connections Newsletter?

Please call (909) 795-2287 or email Lisa at Ltiedeman@fsaca.org. Deadline for submission is the 25th of the month. Must be paid in full

before ad is printed

AD COSTS:

Full Page (8 1/2 x 11) $100.00/month Half Page $50.00/month Quarter Page $25.00/month

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Not yet registered? No problem! Registering is easy, and free! Family Service Association is a

non profit organization, operating the Senior Center under contract with the City of Calimesa. There are no membership fees, and registered participants are welcome to be involved in any of our programming,

including our daily Senior Nutrition lunch. See staff for Intake Form, and further information. Also, did you know that you do not have to be a

Calimesa resident to enjoy our many services? The only program we offer requiring Calimesa residency is our commodities program. We welcome

everyone to come be a part of our wonderful Center!

Norton Younglove Multipurpose Senior Center

908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320

Telephone: 909-795-2287

Lisa Tiedeman, Program Coordinator

Email: LTiedeman@fsaca.org

Family Service Association Headquarters

21250 Box Springs Rd. #212

Moreno Valley, CA 92557

www.fsaca.org

Family Service Association

Operating under contract with the City of Calimesa

Our Mission

Building community one family at a time, through

compassion, advocacy and comprehensive model

services, fostering self sufficiency and sustainable

impacts.

Our Vision

To make a difference in the world strengthening

families and individuals, creating strong and vibrant

communities.

Senior Center Hours:

Monday through Thursday

8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am to 12:00 pm