Do small

things

with great

love.

Mother Teresa

Volume 3, Issue 8

Oct. 2017

CALIMESA CONNECTIONS Calimesa Senior Center

Brought to you by

This year we are partnering with Rite Aid to offer flu

shots here at the Calimesa Senior Center. Rite Aid is

also offering vaccinations for Shingles, Pneumonia

and Whooping Cough (Tdap).

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

A Rite Aid Representative will be here on the following date and time

for pre-registration:

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 11:00 am

Please bring insurance card

You may also come to the Senior Center any day prior to October 17th

and complete a registration form. For individuals needing Shingles,

Pneumonia or Whooping Cough (Tdap) vaccinations, pre-registration is

required prior to October 10th.

Points of Interest

Monthly Calendar

Programs: Fit After 50, Bingo, Chair Volleyball

Classes/Available at Center

Assistance/Social Media

Open Enrollment

Nutrition/Healthy Eating

Screenings/Seminars

Miscellaneous/Reminders

Sponsors/Advertising

Let’s Stop Scams!

Health

Mature Driving

Senior Topics/Emergency Prep.

Resources

Volunteer/Classifieds

Library Happenings/Chamber of Commerce

Community: City Meetings, Useful Phone Numbers, Pass Transit

Family Service Association

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

3

9:00 Crafts

11:00 FLU SHOT

REGISTRATIONS

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting

4

9:00 WALK with EASE

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

5

10:00 HICAP

(by appointment)

9:00 Computer Class

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Computer Class

12:30 Chair Volleyball

6

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

9

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

10

9:00 Crafts

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting

11

9:00 WALK with EASE

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Ascend Seminar

1:00 GIFT CARD

BINGO

12

9:00 Computer Class

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Computer Class

12:30 Chair Volleyball

13

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

16

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

6:00 CITY

COUNCIL

MEETING

17

9:00 Crafts

11:30 Lunch

1:30 FLU SHOT

CLINIC

1:00 AGA Insurance

2:00 Nash Open

Enrollment

NO QUILTING

18

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

1:00 BINGO

19

8:30 COMMODITIES

9:00 Computer Class

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Computer Class

12:30 Chair Volley Ball

2:30 Loma Linda Open

Enrollment

20

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

23

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Garden Club

NO FIT AFTER 50

24

9:00 Crafts

10:00 Nash Open

Enrollment

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting

25

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Blood Pressure

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Pinnacle Medical

1:00 GIFT CARD

BINGO

26

9:00 Computer Class

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Computer Class

12:30 Chair Volleyball

27

10:00 FIT AFTER 50

11:00 Lunch

30

9:30 Yoga

11:30 Lunch

1:00 FIT AFTER 50

31

9:00 Crafts

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Quilting

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

Note:

All dates and times on

this calendar are

subject to change.

Not all activities may

be listed.

OCTOBER

Special Gift Card Bingo days in October

October 11th &

October 25th

Thank you bingo callers!

Pattye, Pat, Robin & Sandy

We appreciate you!

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

Chair Volleyball Program Chair Volleyball is a physical activity that provides a fun way to be active.

Because players are required to remain seated, Chair Volleyball allows those with physical limitations to participate on a level playing field with those who may be more active.

Regular participation in this activity increases flexibility, stamina, strengthens reflexes, increases hand-eye coordination, reduces stress and is a fun way to enjoy time with friends. The program is conducted indoors

using a badminton net and beach balls, so it is completely safe for all involved. This program is completely FREE of charge

Thursday 12:30 pm

Wear comfortable clothing and bring water

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.

Instructed by Wendy Waite. Class fees apply.

See instructor Wendy for details.

Craft Class Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Bring your current project to share and work on, or join in on a weekly project prepared by instructor

Pat Menchen.

Yoga Class

Mondays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am

$3.00 per class

Please bring mat and wear comfortable clothing. Instructor Brenda MacKenzie

CLASSES

Upcoming Computer Classes

Beginner & Intermediate classes held every Thursday for 10 weeks.

We are currently conducting our computer classes here at the Center. Another block of 10 week classes

will be available soon!

Please continue to check future newsletters, or contact the Senior Center for information.

Thank you to our instructors Tony Serra, Cindi Messler and Richard Ririe

AVAILABLE AT CENTER

Books for Sale All proceeds support the Calimesa Library and future library building. Book donations also accepted. Paperbacks .50 cents each Hardbacks $1.00 each

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

cookies, crackers, chips, and other great items!

Boutique Come in and shop for unique items and clothing! We welcome and appreciate donations. Please donate new or slightly used household and clothing items. Items must be properly working and in good condition. All proceeds benefit the Calimesa Senior Center.

OPEN DAILY

Mobility Equipment Loans 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 to the Center so that it’s available for others. Also, if you have equipment you no longer need, please consider donating to the Center.

Sample DMV Tests 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

Blood Pressure Checks and Blood Sugar Screenings

Wednesdays, 11:00 am to 12:00 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:

Dave Nash Oct. 17th, 2 pm & Oct. 24th, 10 am Ascend Hospice on October 11th from 1 to 3 pm

Health Net returning in November AGA Insurance on October 17th from 1 to 3 pm

Pinnacle Medical on October 25th from 1 to 3 pm

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

Commodities Distribution by Feeding America

Thursday, October 19, 2017. 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, October 5, 2017

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

HICAP provides information and assistance with Medi-care, 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

Medicare Open Enrollment Period

October 16th through December 7th Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year,

such as cost, coverage and what providers and pharmacies are in

their networks. October 16th through December 7th is when all

individuals with Medicare can change their Medicare health

plans for the following year to better meet their needs.

Individuals in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should

always review materials sent to them, such as the “Evidence of

Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If your

plan is changing you should make sure your current plan

continues to meet your needs for the following year.

Reputable and knowledgeable agents specializing in Medicare will be here at the Calimesa Senior Center to answer your

questions on the following dates and times:

Dave Nash from Nash Insurance Agency

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Loma Linda University Health/Welsh Insurance Services

Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Renato and associates from HICAP

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Individuals may also make an appointment to speak with HICAP representatives on the 1st Thursday of each month here at the Center.

Open Enrollment can be very confusing for all of us. Please come to the Center and get your

questions answered by these professionals. Everyone welcome.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

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+ $6.00 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

NUTRITION

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING

HEALTHY EATING

Preventing Food Poisoning Part 1 By t h e C ente r s f or D i s ea s e C ont r o l an d P r ev enti o n ( CDC )

Foodborne illness is common, costly and preventable. CDC estimates that 1 in 6 individuals get sick from eating contaminated food every year. You can get food poisoning after swallowing food that has been contaminated with a variety of germs or toxic substances. Some foods are contaminated before they reach a kitchen where others are contaminated by food handlers. Here are some tips to keep food safe:

Wash hands and surfaces often. Germs that cause food poisoning can survive in many places and spread around your kitchen. Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after preparing food and before eating. Wash utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot, soapy water. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water.

Don’t cross-contaminate. Raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs can spread germs to ready-to-eat foods unless you keep them separate. Use separate cutting boards and plates for raw meat, poultry and seafood. When grocery shopping, keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and their juices away from other foods, and separate these foods in the refrigerator.

Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria can multiply rapidly if left at room temperature or in the “danger zone” between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours. Keep your refrigerator below 40 degrees. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave. Never thaw foods on the counter as bacteria multiply quickly in the parts of the food that reach room temperature.

Brought to you by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more by visiting the CDC website at www.cdc.gov

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

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

SCREENINGS & SEMINARS

Flu Shot Clinic By Rite Aid

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Let’s fight the flu this season! We are partnering with Rite Aid to provide this beneficial clinic, which

will also include Shingles, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough (Tdap) vaccinations.

Please see staff to pre-register, and don’t forget to bring your

insurance card.

What Animal Are You? By Ascend Hospice

Wednesday, October 12, 2017 12:00 pm

Join us for this fun and interactive seminar by Debbie from Ascend Hospice. A quick and fun personality quiz that helps show us how to better understand our own personalities. We can also easily identify

other personalities and how we connect with others. So, what animal are you?

Unbiased Medicare Assistance By HICAP

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing. Join us here at the Center and let HICAP representatives help you with the new 2018 Medicare Health and Drug Plans. Specially trained HICAP counselors will

provide you with health and drug comparison charts and conduct a cost

analysis of your options.

HICAP Counselors can also help you:

Make sure you have the right health and prescription drug coverage that meets your

needs.

Review your current plan and identify plans that can save you more.

Maximize your Medicare unique benefits with the most cost-effective plan.

If you have Medicare questions HICAP has the answers!

Seminars and Screenings Coming Soon…

We are currently working closely with many agencies to bring you seminars and screenings that

will be of interest to you here at the Calimesa Senior Center. Medicare Open Enrollment period is upon us, and we have various knowledgeable insurance

agents on site for Medicare seminars.

Agencies include:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Riverside County Office on Aging

Connect Hearing Senior Solutions Right at Home AGA Insurance Nash Insurance

Pinnacle Medical Group HICAP

Ascend Hospice Health Net

Do you have a particular screening or seminar that you would like to see here at the Calimesa Senior

Center? If so, please contact Program Coordinator Lisa Tiedeman by phone at (909) 795-2287, or by

email at LTiedeman@fsaca.org.

HAM RADIO OPERATORS WANTED!

Are you a Ham Radio Operator? If so, please consider joining

the Thursday Morning Net here at the Calimesa Senior

Center. For more information, please call

Daryl Schlicke WD6H at 909-240-2543

Thursdays, 9:00 am to 10:00 am

MISCELLANEOUS - REMINDERS

“Get Your Lights on Calimesa” Christmas Parade!

It’s almost that time of year! The Calimesa Senior Center will once again be partnering with Calimesa Cultural Performing Arts Association to decorate a float and participate in the parade. If you are interested

in assisting with decorating and joining us on the float, please see Lisa.

The parade will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

Additional information to follow in future newsletters.

GARDEN CLUB

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

Monday, October 23, 2017

1:00 pm

PROGRAM REMINDERS

No Fit After 50 Class

Monday, October 23rd

(due to Garden Club)

No Quilting Class

Tuesday, October 17th

(due to Flu Shot Clinic)

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Thanksgiving Dinner Dance

Friday, November 17, 2017

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

$10 per person

Entertainment by The Wingmen. Dinner catered by Kafé Royale.

Additional details to follow in future newsletters

Christmas Dinner Dance

Friday, December 15, 2017

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

$10 per person

Entertainment by Dariel and Raul. Dinner catered by Café Royale.

Additional details to follow in future newsletters

It’s time for our 2nd Annual Basket Bonanza Fundraiser!

Baskets will be on display at the Senior Center beginning Monday, October 2, 2017, with new baskets arriving daily, so check back often. Public is welcome, so please tell your family, friends and neighbors. Drawings

will be held weekly for 8 weeks beginning November 2nd through December 21st. Drawing schedule will be available at the Center.

Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00, and available for purchase beginning October 2nd. Are you interested in becoming a sponsor, or donating a basket? If so, please contact Lisa.

All proceeds support programming at the Calimesa Senior Center.

SPONSORS/ADVERTISING Thank you Nash Insurance, Pinnacle Medical Group, AGA Insurance,

Ascend Hospice and Health Net for your continued sponsorship and

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

Sweepstakes & Prize Scams

You’ve won a new car, a dream vacation or cash in a contest you never entered! This sounds too good to be true because it’s a scam. This con fools you into thinking you’ve won a prize or lottery jackpot, but you need to pay upfront fees to receive it. No matter how much you shell out, the winnings never materialize.

How does this scam work?

You receive an email or phone call allegedly from a contest organizer informing you that you’ve won a prize. To claim your winnings, you need to first pay taxes, shipping costs, or other fees. You are urged to send the money by wire transfer, or buy a prepaid debit card and share the number and PIN with the “contest organizer”. In another version, you receive a letter informing you you’ve won a jackpot, often from a foreign lottery (it is illegal in the U.S. and Canada to enter a foreign lottery by phone or mail). The letter includes a seal or other insignia to make it look authentic. There is even a check to cover the taxes on the winnings. You are instructed to deposit the check into your bank account and wire or use a prepaid debit card to send the “taxes” to a third party. The check is a fake and you are out the money.

Tips to spot this scam:

Do not pay upfront fees to claim a prize. No legitimate sweepstakes company will ever ask you to pay a fee or buy something to enter or improve your chances of winning, that includes paying taxes, shipping and handling charges, or processing fees to get your prize.

Be aware that a check can bounce even after your bank allows you to withdraw cash from the deposit. Check processing is a confusing business, as is the terminology. Even if a bank representative tells you that a check as cleared you can’t be sure it won’t be detected as a fake weeks later. One thing you can be sure of is that you will be on the hook for any funds drawn against the amount.

You’ve got to play to win. A notification that you have won a prize in a contest you do not remember entering should be a red flag. If you do regularly enter contests or sweepstakes, make sure you keep track of your entries so you can easily check to see if you have actually entered a contest that contacts you.

Be suspicious of irregular communication. Real sweepstakes will not notify you via text or bulk mail. They will not send a check in the mail without first confirming with you. And, you won’t be notified that you are a winner and have to respond or act within 24 hours to collect your prize.

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!

FLU SHOT 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

Each winter, millions of people suffer from seasonal flu. Flu, the short name for influenza, is caused by viruses, which can spread easily from one person to another. Flu is a mild illness for some people, but for older people, especially those who have health problems like diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be very serious, even life-threatening. Most people who get the flu feel much better in a week or two, but some people can get very sick. For example, because your body is busy fighting off the flu you might pick up a second infection. Older people are at great risk of these secondary infections, such as pneumonia. The flu is contagious, spreading from person to person, often through the air. You can pass on the infection before you feel sick and be contagious for several days after you get sick. You can catch the flu when someone near you coughs or sneezes, or if you touch something the virus is on, like a phone or doorknob, then touch your nose or mouth. The flu virus can live on a surface like a book or doorknob for a number of hours. Remember to wash your hands often when you are around someone who is sick. Make a point of washing them before eating or touching your eyes, nose or mouth. It is easy to confuse a common cold with seasonal flu. A cold is milder than the flu, but since the flu can make older people very sick, you should know the difference. People with the flu can have fever, chills, dry cough, general aches and pains, headache and feel very tired. Sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose or stomach problems are less common. What some people call “stomach flu” is not influenza.

Getting a flu shot every year can help you stay healthy. A flu shot contains the flu vaccine, which could help you from getting the flu. Medicare will pay for the flu shot, and so will many private insurance plans. You can get the flu shot at your doctor’s office or from your local health department. Often, grocery stores, drug stores and senior centers offer the flu shot. The vaccine is the same wherever you receive it. A flu shot won’t keep everyone healthy, but getting the flu shot every year can mean that if you do get the flu you might have only a mild case. Most people get the flu between November and April, which is why

this time is called “flu season”. It takes at least 2 weeks for your shot to start working, so try to get your flu shot in October or early November. Do not worry if you can’t get your shot before the flu season starts as it can help you no matter when you receive it. You need a flu shot every year for two reasons. First, flu viruses change, and each year’s virus may be a little different. Second, the protection you get from a flu shot lessens with time, especially in older people. Most people have no side effects, with the exception of a sore arm, which should not get in the way of your daily activities. A few people do have a headache or low-grade fever for about a day after the shot. The flu shot cannot cause you to get the flu.

If you get the flu call your doctor to see if there are medicines that can help. There are prescription drugs called antivirals that are used to treat people with the flu. If you take them within 48 hours after the flu begins, these drugs can make you feel better quicker. Antibiotics do not help you get over the flu, however they are sometimes prescribed to help you get over a secondary infection if it is caused by bacteria.

Antivirals can also be used to prevent flu. If there is a flu outbreak in your area, check with your doctor. If you have the flu try to rest in bed, drink plenty of fluids and take medications to reduce fever.

HEALTH

Polish Your Driving Skills By the State of California Department of Insurance (CDI)

It is normal for driving skills to change with age. This usually does not mean that you have to stop

driving, but you should be aware of the changes, and learn way to adjust for them.

Know your risks. These are common driving problems for seniors: Not paying attention. Not giving the right-of-way

to other drivers. Drifting across lane markers or into other lanes. Getting confused in heavy traffic. Making left turns

when oncoming traffic is too close. Hesitating at new traffic signs, signals, traffic patterns, or roadways. Having

trouble backing and parking your auto. Getting more traffic tickers or warnings than before. Now is the time to correct

these problems. A mature driver improvement course can help you change bad habits.

Take a mature driver improvement course. No matter how many years you have behind the wheel, a refresher

course can help you keep good driving skills and learn new ones. It can also help you correct any bad habits you have

picked up over the years. One of the best refresher courses is a mature driver improvement course approved by the

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The course covers: How changes in vision and hearing affect driving.

How medicines, alcohol, tiredness, and emotions affect driving, and what you can do to prevent or correct for the

effects. How to drive safely in today’s driving and road conditions. How to plan your travel time and routes. A mature

driver improvement course can lower your auto insurance costs as well. If you are 55 years or older and you complete

a DMV-approved mature driver improvement course, most auto insurance companies will lower your premiums for up

to three years. To find an approved course near you, please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles at

www.dmv.ca.gov and search for “mature driver”, or call the DMV’s toll-free consumer line at 1-800-777-0133.

Drive defensively. The best way to drive safely is to drive defensively. Be aware that other people make mistakes.

Do what you can to stop accidents from happening. Leave enough space between you and the car in front of you. You

need enough room to stop if the car brakes suddenly. Stay with the flow of traffic. If you drive too slow or too fast,

you are more likely to have an accident. Watch the cars around you. If you see a driver who is weaving or driving

unsafely, stay away. Pay careful attention at intersections. Check for pedestrians, bikes and motorcycles, as well as

other autos, before you cross or make a turn.

Pay attention at all times. Do not talk on your cell phone while you drive, even if it is hands-free. Keep the radio

volume low and limit talking so you can hear what is going on around your car. Do not drink and drive. Drinking affects

you more as you age. Try not to drive when you are tired, angry, worried or depressed. You are less likely to pay

attention to your driving.

Review the DMV Driver Handbook. Try to read this every year. You will learn the new laws and review old ones.

Visit your local DMV to obtain a handbook, or visit the DMV online at www.dmv.ca.gov and search “Driver Handbook”.

California Department of Insurance: 1-800-927-4357 or www.insurance.ca.gov

California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program: 1-866-602-8861 or www.mylowcostauto.com

The California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP): 1-800-622-0954

Department of Motor Vehicles: 1-800-777-0133 or www.dmv.ca.org

MATURE DRIVING

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 about auto insurance, or other kinds of insurance,

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

Choosing the Right Landscaper. Does my landscaper have to be licensed? by the Department of Consumer Affairs & Contractors State License Board

Any construction project that is valued at $500 or more in combined labor and material costs must have a state contractor license. Gardeners who maintain landscaping generally are not required to hold a C-27 Landscaping License unless they install construction-related extras or do repairs of $500 or more. Licensed landscaping contractors meet state standards for knowledge, experience and financial responsibility. They have at least four years of journey-level experience, have passed both a trade and law exam administered by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), have undergone a background check including fingerprinting, and they are bonded and have workers’ compensation insurance, if necessary. You should ask whether the contractor you’re considering also carries liability insurance. If the improvements are for an existing home, a contractor is required to tell you whether they carry liability insurance. The insurance, while recommended, is not required.

Common landscape projects requiring a state license: Arbors, decks and trellises. Drainage systems, fences, irritation systems, landscape lighting, water features, tree trimming, patios, walkways and retaining walls.

Check a contractor’s license number online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling 1-800-321-CSLB (2752).

Whether you search the telephone directory, a print or online advertisement, or get recommendations from friends or neighbors, your first step is to ask the contractor for his or her state contractor license number. Verify that the number is active and in good standing by checking online at www.cslb.ca.gov, or by calling 800-321-2752.

CSLB also provides information about the contractor’s bond, workers’ compensation insurance status, and any pending or prior disciplinary actions.

SENIOR TOPICS...

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS A disaster or emergency can happen at any time. Being prepared for the unexpected will help

reduce stress and fear when a disaster strikes.

Here is a checklist: Flashlight and extra batteries. Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries, or crank radio. First aid kit. Emergency food and water. Nonelectric can opener. Essential medicines. Cash

(small bills) and credit cards. Sturdy shoes (keep one pair under your bed).

General Preparedness: Make a family emergency communication plan and include your pets. Identify an out of town emergency contact to coordinate information with family/friends. Check on neighbors. Keep an

emergency kit wherever you spend time: home, car, work etc. Download the FEMA App and set up local alerts. Listen to local officials by radio, TV, or social media and take action. Practice your preparedness plans

with a drill or exercise. Take a first aid class so you can help until first responders arrive.

Information obtained from Ready.gov and Community Action Riverside County, in conjunction with Cal Fire, FEMA,

California Emergency Management Agency, USGS and US Department of Commerce NOAA

Resources

California Contractors State License Board, 800-321-2752 or www.cslb.ca.gov

California Department of Insurance, 800-927-4357 or www.insurance.ca.gov

Research your city’s building permit requirements via League of California Cities at www.cacities.org

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 Coun-ty 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: 1040 Iowa Ave., Ste. 109

Senior Hotline 951-320-7500

San Bernardino: 715 N. Arrowhead Ave., Ste. 113

Senior Hotline 909-888-3889

Housing Hotline: 951-368-2570

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!

Welcome! Please help us welcome our new

volunteer to the Center!

Dennis - Commodities

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.

Line Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Card Games, Scrapbooking

Volunteer Spotlight

ROBIN Robin is one of our Bingo volunteers here at the Center, and has been for the past 9 years. Robin has been a resident of Yucaipa since 2003. She enjoys quilting, camping, spending time with her family, and is expecting her 2nd grandchild in April. Congratulations! She helps coordinate our bingo program with our other Bingo volunteers, working as a tight-knit team and

ensuring the program runs smoothly. Robin’s outgoing personality and beautiful smile make our regular players, and new players, feel welcome. Come in sometime and join us for Bingo, and meet Robin and our other amazing Bingo volunteers. We greatly appreciate all of Robin’s hard work and dedication!

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 Every Saturday at 1:30 pm

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.

Calimesa Library 974 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa, CA.

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!

“Get Your Lights On Calimesa” Christmas Parade Meeting

Held monthly at the Chamber office on the second Thursday, 5:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

“Get Your Lights On Calimesa” Christmas Parade!

Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 5:00 pm

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

Knitting/Crocheting Club Every Saturday at 10:00 am

Knitting & Crocheting Club at the library! All skill-levels welcome, whether you are just

beginning or have been practicing the craft for years. 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. Hope to see you there!

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

is always the book of the month!

Third Wednesday of each month 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!

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

This bus route serves the City of Calimesa and brings the Pass Area together with regional connecting opportunities!

Connections Include: Pass Transit’s Commuter Link Route 120 to the San Bernardino Metrolink and Loma Linda VA Hospital (OmniTrans Transit/Transfer Center).

Additionally, passengers can connect along County Line Road to OmniGo Routes 308 and 309. Questions? Contact Pass Transit at 951-769-8530

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 - Held on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30pm

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 Our Center Volunteers

Calimesa Cultural & Performing Arts Association (CCPAA)

AGA Insurance Dave Nash Insurance

Pinnacle Medical Group HICAP

Ascend Hospice Health Net

Goodman & Associates

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 Business Card $15.00/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