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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Ventura, CA - Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation is holding two of its most well-known events on the same weekend in September at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa and invites the public to attend one or both of these events. The 15th Annual NICU Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, with the 40th Annual Benefactors’ Ball is set for Saturday, Sept. 29. Community Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing care for premature and struggling infants, benefits from the funds raised at the NICU Golf Tournament. The unit holds a Level IIIb designation, a certification reflecting the highest quality of comprehensive care. Funds raised from this year’s tournament will go toward the purchase of a Birthing Simulator. In addition to golf, the tournament features lunch, prizes, and awards, and is a four-person “Texas Scramble” format. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. Tee time. The field is limited to 144 players. For more information visit www.nicugolf.org, or call the Foundation office 805/667-2881. The Benefactors’ Ball will begin with a wine-tasting reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, with the cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is set for 7 p.m., with dancing and music performed by the world renowned sound of Soul City Survivors starting at 8 p.m. The evening is black tie optional. This year the Benefactors’ Ball will raise funds to go toward the purchase of a CT scanner for the Emergency Department in the new Community Memorial Hospital. For more information visit www.benefactorsball.org, or call the Foundation office 805/667-2881. Community Memorial Hospital is a member of Community Memorial Health System, a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and eleven family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
The Camarillo Police Department will be hosting a Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class. The Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class is a cooperative effort between the Camarillo Health Care District, Camarillo Police Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, and senior drivers. In an attempt to remain proactive and not reactive, the Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class is designed to help senior drivers understand how age related issues could affect a person’s ability to drive safely. The Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class will offer lecture on issues related to senior citizen drivers, advice on how to be a safer driver, information for caregivers, alternate forms of transportation and community resources available to seniors. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of senior-related injuries and deaths due to traffic collisions. Senior Drivers and / or their caregivers are encouraged to attend the class. For reservations, call the Pleasant Valley Senior Center at (805) 482-4881. There is no charge to attend the program. Nature of Incident: Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Nine fun filled days of setting-up, selling & packing up, It takes a lot of volunteers to run a Fireworks Booth. Thank you so much for supporting the senior center. Our heart felt thanks to our Mayor Gayle Washburn & her husband Jeff Washburn, Carmen & John Zermeno, Jean Westling, Jeanne Murray, Sherry Johnson, Carla Browning, Brian Sipes and Brett, Cecilia Burns, Valerie Brinton, Janine Rees, Charlie Alvarez, Larry & Becca Bouligny, Patty & Vince Stehly, Deborah & Jim Galarza, Jim Arellones, Cara, Angie Pagliano, Iris Martin, Neva Picketts. The senior center is kept open by the support of many volunteers. Due to Cutbacks our Salad Bar will only be every other Tuesday. If you need to mark your calendars start with Tuesday, July 3 then July 17th and so on. We will be serving regular hot lunches Mondays, Tuesday (on the in-between weeks), Wednesdays & Thursdays. No lunch is served on Fridays. Low Vision Support group will not meet July or August, we will meet again on September 26th, from 10 to 11:30 AM. Then October 24th. & December 19th. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays each month from 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. This is a great opportunity for those caring for their love ones to step back, take a moment to breath, to share & learn from others going though the same difficult decisions, to unload the frustrations of repeating information and worrying what’s going to happen when your not there to keep an eye on them. Norma Featherston from the Alzheimer’s Association along with Ted Stekkinger volunteer their time to facilitate the group. The Art Composition Class will "NOT" have a Teacher for the Month of July, any of the students wishing to come in and continue with any of the projects or practice are welcome. The tables will be available. FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER Thursday July 12th. 2012 Friday July 13th. 2012 Monday July 16th 2012 Tuesday July 17th. 2012 Wednesday July 18th. 2012 |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Fireworks are our “Biggest and Only Fundraiser” to support the Fillmore Senior Center. You can help Support the Senior Center by purchasing your fireworks from us. We are located on the 126 Hwy, across from El Dorado Mobile Home Park ( 250 E. Telegraph Rd.) FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
July 27
VENTURA, CA - SCAN Health Plan has partnered with Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and Grey Law of Ventura County Inc. to offer a free legal workshop for seniors. The program, Legal Information for Elders (LIFE), will be held on Friday, July 27, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at SCAN Senior Resource Center, 1001 Partridge Dr., #200, in Ventura. The workshop will cover topics of importance to seniors, including: "There can be great peace of mind in knowing your legal options," said Steve Lehman, MBA, MPH, manager of the SCAN Senior Resource Center. "As a health plan committed to healthy, independent aging, we are pleased to be a partner in bringing this helpful resource to local seniors." The workshop is free to seniors 60 years and older. Space is limited, and reservations are required. For more information, call SCAN Senior Resource Center at 805-658-0365. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Fireworks are our “Biggest and Only Fundraiser” to support the Fillmore Senior Center. We do need volunteers to work in the booth if your interested please give us a call 524-4533 or come in and sign up. FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Fireworks are our “Biggest and Only Fundraiser” to support the Fillmore Senior Center. We do need volunteers to work in the booth if your interested please give us a call 524-4533 or come in & sign up. FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
 On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, an estimated 100,000 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day® (NSHFD), the nation's largest health event for older adults. During Senior Health & Fitness Day the Ventura Family YMCA will open its doors for free to all seniors and will offer fitness activities, seminars, and provide an opportunity for seniors to connect directly with more than 20 local senior service providers. Programs will range from small group exercise classes to walking tours, health fair and wellness seminar. Most programs include an exercise or physical activity component, as well as information about senior subjects. "Older adults at all levels of physical fitness are encouraged to participate," says Rich Gross, YMCA Health and Wellness Director. "Our goals for Senior Day are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered at the Y." Senior Health and Fitness Day is sponsored by the Ventura Townehouse, The Palms at Bonaventure and NOVA. For more information about National Senior Health & Fitness Day, please contact Brie Frank at 805 642 2131 ext. 12 or email brie.frank@ciymca.org. Event agenda and details can be found by visiting ciymca.org/ventura. About the Ventura Family Y |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, June 11th. will be the next Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting. The Support group meets regularly on the 2nd & 4th, Monday of the month, from 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. With a facilitator to help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia. Life Stories, Myth, and the Imagination has been rescheduled due to conflicting schedules. The new date is Tuesday, September 11th. Instructed by, Valerie Brinton, MA on Tuesdays from 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. What does this class is all about: How do our life experiences relate to myths and stories from other times and places? How does our creative imagination make it possible to discover new understandings each time we revisit a memory, or a life event? We will explore this intersection of myth, memory and imagination which will bring ease and joy to the writing and sharing (or not) of our “Life stories”. Come and explore your own growing legacy. AARP Driver Safety Class: Consists of two days, 4 hours each, required too get your completion certificate to get a discount on your Auto Insurance. The class is set for June 4th & June 7, from 9-1pm. The class is designed to help individuals tune up their driving skills and refresh all the rules of the road. This is especially handy if your drivers license is about to expire and you might have to take the written test again. It’s surprising how many rules we have actually forgotten and just gotten away with. The class fee is $12 for AARP member and $14 for non-members. Please, call by June 1 and let us know your coming 524-4533 FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Monday, May 21st, 2012
Livingston Visiting Nurse Association will hold the following Joint Replacement Class to prepare you for total knee or hip replacement surgery. Home preparation, exercises and rehabilitation information will be discussed. Open to the public and free of charge, the class is held: First Wednesday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 am @ Cypress Place, 1st floor private dining room, 1200 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, RSVP Diana Davis @ 642-0239 x 739 |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group begins Monday May 14, 2012. from 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. With a facilitator to help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The group encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia. FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
VENTURA, CA - Senior adults are invited to participate in a discussion about two newly funded grants that will impact the health of all residents of the city of Ventura - on Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Avenue. A healthy lunch will be provided by SCAN Health Plan and Kaiser Permanente. Seating is limited. Call 648-3035 to register. Ventura County Public Health was awarded a CDC Community Transformation grant to collaboratively address the issue of chronic disease-related health disparities in the county. The project will help transform Ventura County communities by identifying opportunities for active and tobacco-free living as well as increasing access to healthy eating and quality clinical preventive services. In addition, a grant was awarded to West Ventura to conduct a large-scale community event engaging healthy eating and active living, after school/home programs, encouraging more fruits and vegetables, and certification of health-promoting area restaurants. "Seniors who want to CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
 Kenneth S. Kosik, M.D. Kenneth S. Kosik, M.D., William Vasquez and Steve Lew have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter. Kosik is a nationally known leader in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and the Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research and co-director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He serves as executive medical director of the Cottage Center for Cognitive Fitness. Kosik is the co-author of “The Alzheimer’s Solution: How Today’s Care is Failing Millions and How We Can Do Better,” published by Prometheus Press, and the winner of numerous research and science awards. Vasquez is CEO of Santa Barbara-based Vasquez Media Group, which does business primarily with Fortune 500 companies and their ad agencies, with a focus on collaborative publishing in national print and digital media programs. His roster of advertising and marketing clients has included the NFL Players Association, Sony Music and Universal Music, among many others. Lew retired from Universal Studios in 2000 after a career with MCA/Universal spanning more than 25 years in executive and senior management positions including EVP Yosemite Park & Curry Company, president and COO Universal Studios Hollywood, president and CEO Universal Studios Florida (Orlando), and senior VP, Universal Studios, Inc. The California Central Coast Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization serving four counties in California: Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern and San Luis Obispo. The Alzheimer’s Association envisions a world without Alzheimer’s and aims to eliminate the disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 30th, 2012
VENTURA, CA - The Bonaventure, an independent senior retirement community located at 10949 Telegraph Road in Ventura, is hosting a three-day Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 4-6. The celebration includes a virgin margarita happy hour on May 4 at 4 p.m., a Cinco de Mayo festival on May 5 at 12:30 p.m., and a nacho bar on May 6 at 12:30 p.m. Admission to each event is free. Who: The Bonaventure independent senior retirement community For more details, please call The Bonaventure at 805-671-9700. ABOUT HOLIDAY RETIREMENT |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 16th, 2012
VENTURA, CA - Come learn that you really can take a few squiggly lines and draw an impressive picture! "Art for Seniors" is a four-week class that begins Wednesday, April 25, at 4 p.m. at the SCAN Senior Resource Center, 1001 Partridge Dr., Suite 200, in Ventura. Participants choose their own medium - crayons, markers, water colors or colored pencils. Basic drawing skills will be taught, along with some perspective in a fun atmosphere. There is a $20 supply fee payable directly to the instructor. Call 805-658-0365 to register. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
The Savvy Care Giver Support Group. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. The Fillmore Senior Centers will be starting a Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support group beginning Monday May 14, 2012 at 9:A.M.. From then on the support group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays each month from 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. To Join the support group or request placing your name on a list to attend another “Savvy Care Giver Class” please call 805-524-4533 . FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 9th, 2012
Pageant seeks to put seniors in spotlight
Conejo Valley, CA – The Ms. Senior California Pageant is conducting a search to find contestants in the Ventura County area for the third preliminary pageant in May 2012. The two top contestants will advance to the State Pageant to compete for the title of Ms. Senior California in August. The Pageant is open to women who have reached the “age of elegance” – 60 and up. The Pageant seeks to elevate elegant senior women and allow them to get the recognition they deserve. Pageant competition is based on an interview, an evening gown presentation, sharing of a philosophy of life, and talent. All interested contestants can contact Ventura Pageant Director, Susan Cashman at (818) 883-8975, or email at stcash@earthlink.net. The Pageant will take place on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. It will be held at The Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks CA, 91362. Applications must be submitted and approved by April 14. In honoring “America’s greatest generation,” the Pageant is hosting seven regional preliminary pageants around California, with the Ventura County area being the fourth stop. The top two finalists from each preliminary pageant will advance to the State Pageant in August for the title of Ms. Senior California. In addition, Ms. Senior California will go, all expenses paid, to participate in the October 2012 Ms. Senior America Pageant. Reigning Ms. Senior California, Norma Morein from Long Beach, went on to win Third Runner Up at the 2011 Ms. Senior America Pageant. A former educator and business owner, Norma spends her time assisting families and seniors in completing oft-neglected tasks – making their days easier and less complicated. She has used her platform as Ms. Senior California to bring “attention to the resources, skills, knowledge, talents, and experience that the millions of seniors in this country possess.” All contestants are also invited to become a member of the Cameo Club and to perform in the “Silver Girls Entertainment Troupe.” Through traveling around to large and small venues alike, the goal of the Troupe is to bring joy and happiness to their audience. Since 2001, the Troupe has performed at over 50 events each year. Since 1972, the Ms. Senior America – as well as all state chapters – has held to the philosophy that seniors are the foundation of America and should be considered its most valuable treasure. They believe that through their knowledge, experience, and resources, the younger generations of America have the opportunity to build a better society. For more information on the Ms. Senior California Program, please visit the Pageant website, www.mssrcalifornia.com. Ms. Senior California of America, Inc. was established as a non-profit corporation in 2010 and is affiliated with Ms. Senior America, Inc., founded in 1971. The Ms. Senior California Pageant is now the largest senior pageant program in the nation. |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, April 5th, 2012
 Hope Goss, breast cancer survivor and Gold Dust Gala honoree. Camarillo, CA - Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s annual Gold Dust Gala is honoring “The Women We Love” – mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, aunts and friends – the women who help shape and impact lives in a profound way. This year, The Gold Dust Gala will be held on Saturday, May 12, in Camarillo at the Serra Center at 5205 Upland Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Silent Auction bidding, cocktails, raffle and tribute tree. A dinner featuring Command Performance’s Classic California Cuisine will be followed by the dance-inspiring music of “Platinum Groove.” Tickets and sponsorship packages may be purchased on line at www.golddustgala.org or call the Foundation Office at 805.667.2881. For over two decades, the Gold Dust Gala has annually raised funds and awareness for the Community Memorial Health System’s Healthy Women’s Program, which offers breast and cervical cancer screenings to women living in Ventura County who are unable to pay due to lack of insurance or are under-insured. In 2011, the Healthy Women’s Program assisted hundreds of women, specifically offering breast cancer education, screenings, and treatment, as well as with cervical cancer screenings and vaccinations. . Community Memorial Hospital is a member of Community Memorial Health System, a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital and eleven family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura, California. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
The Savvy Care Giver Class was a terrific success. Everyone enjoyed the class and thought it was very helpful. We are now starting a Caregiver Support Group. Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Call us and let us know if you would like us to repeat the “Savvy Care Giver” class for those who missed out, If there is enough interest, we will schedule another session. 524-4533 To Join the support group call 555-555-5555 or 1-800-272-3900 or visit us at alz.org. The Fillmore Senior Centers Support group is scheduled for the 2nd & 4th Mondays each month from 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. Beginning May 14, 2012 Phone Contact: Norma Featherston Alzheimer’s Association, Ventura Regional Office (805) 484-6028 FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, March 29th, 2012
The Camarillo Police Department will be hosting a Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class. The Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class is a cooperative effort between the Camarillo Health Care District, Camarillo Police Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, and senior drivers. In an attempt to remain proactive and not reactive, the Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class is designed to help senior drivers understand how age related issues could affect a person’s ability to drive safely. The Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class will offer lecture on issues related to senior citizen drivers, advice on how to be a safer driver, information for caregivers, alternate forms of transportation and community resources available to seniors. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of senior-related injuries and deaths due to traffic collisions. Interested senior drivers and caregivers are asked to call Deputy Mark Bastiaans at 805-388-5128 for more information about the class. For reservations, call MaryGay San Jose with the Camarillo Police Department Community Resource Unit at 805-388-5155. Space is limited to 30 senior drivers. There is no charge to attend the program. Nature of Incident: Senior Citizen Driver’s Education Class |