Volume 6, Issue 4

June 2020

Calimesa Senior Center

The City of Calimesa and Family Service Association are

committed to keeping our participants, staff, volunteers

and community safe.

The Calimesa Senior Center remains closed, with

programming suspended until further notice.

Staff is available by email and telephone should you have

questions Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm,

and Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Our Senior Nutrition program continues to offer the weekly

meal distribution on Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Please refer to page 2 for information.

We will make all attempts to keep you informed as

information becomes available. Please contact the Center,

or visit our Facebook Page by searching

“Calimesa Senior Center”.

Stay safe and we look forward

to welcoming you back here

at the Center when it is safe

to do so.

Senior Nutrition Meal

Package Distribution

Meal packages, consisting of five (5) frozen meals, milk, bread and

fruit, are distributed at the front door of the

Calimesa Senior Center on

Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Meal packages are limited to one

package per customer, per week.

Participants must be age 60 and above.

No residency restrictions.

Weekly distribution will continue until the

COVID-19 emergency is lifted.

Reminder...let’s keep everyone safe by

practicing social distancing and wearing

face masks.

Please contact the Center at

909-795-2287 with any questions.

Calimesa Senior Center

908 Park Avenue

Calimesa 92320

Keep Cool & Protect Your Health When

It’s Hot! Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

• Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking more water than usual.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine and liquids with large amounts of sugar.

• Schedule outdoor activities for early morning or late evening. Avoid physical exertion.

• Pace your activity. Start activities slow and pick up pace gradually.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Wear and reapply sunscreen.

• Rest in the shade or a cool place every chance you get or stay in air-conditioned spaces.

• Do not eat heavy or oily foods and avoid cooking with your oven.

• Take a cool shower or bath to cool down.

• Check on your friends and neighbors who are elderly or have medical conditions.

Who’s at Risk?

Older individuals are at higher risk for health problems when it’s very hot. Please be extra cautious of you have:

• Existing medical conditions

• Take medication for high blood pressure

• Have mental health conditions

• Have been drinking alcohol

• Have previous heat-related illness

Save Energy Costs

• Set thermostat at 78 degrees or higher.

• Keep air conditioning duct vents clean and clear. Replace filters often.

• Make sure furniture or drapes are not blocking air vents.

• Turn off air conditioner on cooler evenings.

• Get your home weatherized.

For more information, please contact:

County of Riverside Community Action Partnership by phone at 951-955-4900

or visit www.capriverside.org

During these uncertain times it is important to receive factual

information from reliable sources. Below is a list of trusted agencies.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

www.cdc.gov or 1-800-232-4636

State of California

www.covid19.gov

California Department of Public Health

www.cdph.ca.gov

Riverside County Department of Public Health

www.rivcoph.org

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

www.sbcounty.gov

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

www.nih.gov

Social Security Administration

Information www.ssa.gov

Online services www.socialsecurity.gov

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

www.irs.gov

Coronavirus tax relief www.irs.gov/coronavirus

Institute on Aging Senior Intervention & Friendship Hotline Age 60 and above seeking interaction and experiencing feelings of isolation

1-800-971-0016 or www.ioaging.org

Calimesa Senior Center

908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320

Telephone: 909-795-2287

Lisa Tiedeman, Center Manager

Email: Lisa.Tiedeman@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

By telephone and email only

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

City of Calimesa Website

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

Please visit:

www.cityofcalimesa.net