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450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
foR Positive aging
News
June 2012 vol.37 number 6
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Why Choosy Members Choose Avenidas
“My husband Bill and I enjoyed a tribe
of friends in Minnesota,” Margaret
Stimmler recalls. “Now Avenidas feels
like tribal headquarters for the senior
crowd in Palo Alto.” Turn to page 8
After retiring, the Stimmlers moved for our special
to Palo Alto at the invitation of their
daughter and son-in-law to join Summer
them in forming a three-generational
household in which to help raise six- Quarter Class
year-old grandchildren Ford and Ruby. Bill and Margaret Stimmler
“We walked into Avenidas in Supplement!
June of 2011 and stayed,” she March Massage
says. Madness drawing.
Congratulations, Sook!
“What a fun and welcoming
Front Desk staff,” Margaret She feels her Avenidas
reports. Bill finds the classes membership is
Avenidas offers both informative important because
and useful, and the movies it’s a great source for
resources and referrals highlights
entertaining. “Avenidas provides
me with a chance to meet new as well as educational this issue
people,” Bill adds. activities. “At Avenidas
I do computer classes,
“We expect Avenidas has more massages and I am still
surprises for us to discover,” Join Our Gang!
trying to do a wine
Margaret says. “People are tasting, but apparently p. 2
beginning to call us by name those sessions get filled
and we have folks that we look Sook McIntyre Thanks for the
very easily! I also was
forward to seeing at the center. referred to a handyman to do some Memories
Avenidas is like a gathering place for repairs on our house and I was very pp. 4-5
seniors, and I am here because I am pleased with him,” Sook reports.
welcomed to bring my time-worn body Avenidas Village Offers
and acquired wisdom to share in the “I hope to make some new friends as
well. Thus far, the staff, both paid and New Health Tool
fun provided. Thanks Avenidas—I am
thankful for it!” Margaret concludes. volunteer, have been very helpful and p. 10
friendly,” she says.
Another take on the joys of membership Sr. Friendship Day
comes from Sook McIntyre, who
just happens to be the winner of the p. 13
continued on page 3
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Dear Friends,
Hasn’t it always been fun to belong to SAVe THe DATeS
something?
For all of you that want to learn about
My first memory of belonging to a body and brain fitness, join us for three
special group was a neighborhood gang
great days of fun, friends, fitness, and
that gathered in a backyard clubhouse
built like a tent out of sheets pinched fantastic food at:
from the linen closet. Later came Brownie Scouts, then Camp Avenidas
Choir and Glee Club. I envied those in the Drama
Club but never had what it took to belong there, yet Summer Fitness Academy
From the President
found common spirits in service clubs. As an adult, at Channing House
membership in organizations and clubs has enriched
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday,
my life with new friendships, shared experiences and
opportunities to learn and grow. July 24, 25, & 26, 10am to 3:30pm
Avenidas isn’t exactly a tree house but it is a great Look for the application in next month’s
place to belong. Just listen to the laughter coming newsletter or ask at the Front Desk!
from Gloria Wallen’s exercise classes, as fitness buffs
laugh through their routines, finding humor in shared
Join Avenidas and La Comida for an
experiences. Or eavesdrop on the Current Events
class as its members debate and argue, expressing Independence Day
outrage and support while they explore topical
world happenings together. Notice friends meeting
Celebration
for lunch and the artwork of those who discovered Tuesday, July 3, 11:30am to 1pm
hidden talents later in life. Stop by on any afternoon Lunch prices are the usual
and you’ll find dancers dancing and knitters knitting
$2.50 and $5 (under age 60).
and writers writing and painters painting, all drawn
together by a shared interest and an openness to Music and fun are free!
making new friends and a desire to belong.
There are so many ways to belong at Avenidas,
whether it’s through a class, a common volunteer effort
or participation in a support group. Becoming an
Avenidas member demonstrates that you belong here and
your membership dues (modest that they are) help keep
the tree house open and busy with numerous activities
to choose from. And as an Avenidas member, you get
valuable benefits, including reduced fees, this monthly
newsletter* and a permit to park behind the building –
where one parking ticket alone will cost you more than a
full year of membership.
Some say that it’s the best club in town and it’s here for
you, so if you haven’t already, do join today. You may
even get a secret password.
All the Best,
Lisa Hendrickson
President and CEO
*Only members get this newsletter delivered right to their
homes—except this month, when we’re sending it to
many of you who have not yet joined Avenidas. Keep it
coming to your mailbox; become a member of Avenidas,
where everyone belongs!
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Members
Why Members Choose to Belong
continued from page 1
Another member, Ellen walking in and provided six “Armchair Travel”
O’Sullivan (right), came to feeling the welcoming presentations featuring places such
Avenidas first as an employee, environment lifts my as baseball parks, Normandy Beach,
and she worked here for 17 spirits,” says Ellen. and Northern Italy. “I have enjoyed
years before retiring! Now Some Avenidas sharing my travel photographs with
she enjoys taking Spanish, volunteers choose to attendees, and enabling some to
current events, Strong for Life, become members too, have the opportunity to see places
lectures and the Book Club. including Julie Forbes, for the first time, and providing
“My Avenidas membership who volunteers as the others a chance to revisit prior travel
is important because I am very “Mindfulnesss Meditation” teacher experiences,” he states.
appreciative of all the activities along with Dulce, Gale’s wife Bobbie
and assistance that Avenidas makes her dharma dog. has assisted with
available. Being a member is my Julie also participates the Thursday
way of supporting these efforts and in the gardening afternoon Movie
helping ensure their continuation,” club, attends lectures Program. This
Ellen states. and guest speakers, involves helping
“Avenidas also provides me with a and uses the various set up the room
social network. There are so many health and wellness and providing
interesting people here. For me, just programs offered. refreshments,
“Avenidas helps among other
me stay directly things. She has
Gale and Bobbie Fullerton also provided some
connected to the
community in which I live and offers administrative assistance to Front
me countless ways to develop new Desk personnel.
skills and maintain my health and “Our membership is important
well-being,” Julie explains. “Over because it has enabled us to meet
time, Avenidas has even become part people who have enriched our lives,
of my extended family! My quality including Avenidas employees,
of life is significantly enhanced by lunch attendees, volunteers, workers,
my membership.” and especially the trivia group,” says
Gale and Bobbie Fullerton are a Gale.
couple who volunteer and enjoy “Since we are only in our sixties, we
their dual membership at Avenidas. are part of the younger generation at
Julie Forbes with Dulce Since October 2011, Gale has Avenidas. However, we’ve discovered
that one can learn a lot and laugh a
lot with a variety of ages,” Gale says.
According to Gale, the “Crowning
Jewel” of Avenidas is the people
he and Bobbie have met. “Many
friendships have expanded well
beyond the “walls of Avenidas”
and have influenced our lives in a
positive manner,” he states happily.
To experience the joys of
Avenidas Membership for
yourself, contact the Front
Desk at 650-289-5400.
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Volunteering
Viva La Fiesta!
Avenidas held our annual Volunteer
Appreciation Party on Thursday, May 3. This
year’s celebration had a Cinco de Mayo
theme—with a dash of Spanish flair. Olé!
Partygoers
enjoyed
watching and
participating in
the dancing.
Avenidas Board Vice
Chair, Paul Roskoph,
who serenaded
participants with a
song he wrote, talks
to fund develoment
volunteer Ginger
Johnson.
Well-known Bay Area
musician Rick Vandivier
came to entertain. Volunteers including Early
Literacy Program tutor
Vivian Mur enjoyed delicious
Mexican food from Celia’s.
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Album
Connecting Generations
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by Jyllian Halliburton, Avenidas Volunteer Program Manager
Early this spring, a group of Jane Lathrop Stanford Kuimelis baked cookies, decorated gift boxes, and
(JLS) Middle School students reached out to their placed cut flowers in beautiful vases to take to their
senior community and visited five older adults neighbors.
connected with Avenidas, who live within the JLS The JLS Service Day involved over 110 students
neighborhood in south Palo Alto. serving agencies throughout the Palo Alto area. The
Shown left to right: Michaela Fogarty, Marissa event, kicked-off at the school by JLS alumnus Mayor
Ludwig, Vanessa Yao, Abby Twoy, and Carolyn Yeh, allowed the students to get to know their older
adult neighbors. As one of the
students commented, “Now I
will know her when I bike by.”
A great time was had by all, and
the feedback from the seniors
was very positive, so much so
that they hope for future visits!
Intergenerational projects like
this bring a sense of community
for kids and seniors, creating
a positive impact on both
generations.
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Donors
Your Old Clunker Can
Help Avenidas Help Seniors!
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by Mary Hohensee, Vice President, Development
Some of you may be thinking of getting that extra They take care of the pickup, DMV requirements, and
car out of the garage, or maybe you are considering sale of the vehicle, then send the proceeds to Avenidas.
buying a new set of wheels. Whatever the case, why not You get to sit back and feel good about doing good,
consider helping older adults get the services they need. avoid the hassle of selling your car, and receive a tax
What do I mean? Well by donating your car to deduction.
Avenidas, the dollars go to helping provide crucial
programs for over 6,500 seniors and their families on Don’t put off that spring cleaning any longer...
the Peninsula. Just call Donate for Charity (866-392- donate a vehicle today. If you have any
4483), an organization that facilitates vehicle donations. questions, call Mary at 650-289-5446.
thank You
To those individuals who made gifts to Avenidas in April, 2012:
Mrs. Marjorie Akselrad Mr. Peter Johanson Joseph and Helen Pickering
Mr. Will Ameringer Mrs. Catherine H. Johnson Ms. April Eiler and Mr.
Anonymous Mr. Lucius Johnson Palmer W. Pinney
Mr. Edward Arnold Mr. Franklin P. Johnson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Podell
Jim Baer Mrs. Charlotte L. Kirsch Mr. & Mrs. Makaail Rakov
Mr. Roger Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kissick Sailesh Ramakrishnan,
Ms. Carol Brolin Inge R. Koenig Smitha Balakrishnan, V.K.
Ms. Eileen Burnett Catherine & James Koshland Ramakrishnan and Radha
Ramakrishnan
Mr. & Mrs. William Burns Ms. Jill Kramer
Ms. Patricia Robinson
Fran Codispoti and Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Krikorian
Ken Schroeder Nancy and Norman Rossen
Ms. Phyllis Kurpyta
Ms. Michelle Cooley Mr. Ernest Rubenstein
Peter and Sue LaTourrette
Mr. and Mrs. John Crippen Mr. & Mrs. John Rudolph
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leonard
Peggy and Chuck Daiss Mr. and Mrs. Don Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Levy
Ms. Bunny Dawson Mr. William T. Sakai
Mrs. Clara Lishner
Ms. June deLarios Mrs. Dorothy Saxe
Mrs. Florence Lopin
Mrs. Valeria Dumitru Arnold & Barbara Silverman
Mrs. Patricia Lum
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Eisenstat Tom and Elisa Simmons
Ellie and Dick Mansfield
Mrs. Stanley Evans Peggy E. Smith
Mrs. Nancy Martin
Ms. Jane Gildea Mr. and Mrs. Tod Spieker
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Masonek
Marcia and John Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stein
Ms. Gloria Mojica
Mrs. Jean Gong Mr. & Mrs. Rob Steinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Moore
Barbara and Michael Gross Ruth S. Steiner
Morgan Family Foundation
Mr. G. Robert Hamrdla Ms. Roselyne Swig
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Morton
Mr. Earl Harju Mr. Bill Warren
Mrs. Judith Mueller
Ms. Anna Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Sanford H.
Mr. & Mrs. Merrill E.
Webster
Ms. Marilyn Hohbach Newman
Ms. Nancy Wells
Susan and Joel Hyatt Mr. Clarence G. Nicholas
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Wijtman
Ms. Ann Ingebritsen Ms. Joan Norton
Elizabeth B. Wolf
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jaunich II Mrs. Barbara K. Oshman
We make every effort to ensure our records are accurate. If you notice a
discrepancy, please call 650-289-5454.
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Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center
Something for everyone at Day Health
Program in Mountain View
T
Discover the fun that
by Lenny Park, Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center Director awaits your loved
one at Avenidas Rose
The last Wednesday of each history. We Kleiner Center. Call
month is very special to the recently had 650-289-5499 for a
participants at Avenidas Rose a tea party tour or info.
Kleiner Center. with an
On this day, the royal court explanation of origin of tea, with tea
of the Red Hat Treasures served in vintage china.
meets with our Center’s “Red Our recent meeting was exceptional in
Hatters” for a special program. that a new member was inducted: our
We are a group of women who Activity Coordinator Laura Beeson,
subscribes to the spirit of Jenny who had just turned 50—old enough to
Joseph’s poem, “Warning,” Red Hatters Harriet and Laura. become an official Red Hat member!
which begins: All of the programs are led by the court of participants
“When I am an old woman I shall wear purple who serve as Queen Mum, Princesses, and Duchesses.
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.” Soon the women will be holding an election to crown a
At our meetings, you will see many women in purple, new Queen Mum. The current one has reigned for many
wearing red hats that they decorated themselves. years, but now she feels it is time to give someone else a
chance.
Organized by Harriet, an activity
aide, the programs are varied and Not to be outdone by the Red
interesting, such as discussions Hatters, we also have a Men’s
about famous women throughout Group. Programs include
sing-alongs, trivia games, and
storytelling, plus lively banter
about the latest Giants game.
Laughter is often heard at these
meetings. The men particularly
enjoy the time they spend with
our program’s former Director
of Social Services, Jim Evans
Although retired, Jim enjoys
volunteering at the Center.
Jim Evans leads the Men’s Group.
Don’t miss the last workshop in our
Free! “How To” Series for Family Caregivers*
Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 to 8pm: “How To Help a
Family Member who has Parkinson’s”
Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to connect with
others in similar circumstances.
*Free, on-site care of your aging loved one available
while you attend the workshop (48-hour advance
notice required).
270 Escuela Avenue, Mt. View 94040
RSVP to 650-289-5498
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June 2012 C a l e n d a r o
monday tuesday wednesd
*Activities with an asterisk require an appointment or advance registration.
Classes that required registration prior to this month are not listed.
For a complete listing of all classes and activities, see www.avenidas.org.
Unless otherwise noted, all activities in the calendar are free.
Avenidas is open M-F from 9am to 5pm.
Lunch is served M-F at La Comida from 11:15am to 12:15pm.
Call 650-322-3742 or visit www.lacomida.org for menu and details.
8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides* 4 5
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
9:15 to 11:30am: Acupuncture, $25* 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRun
10 to 11:30am: Collective Wisdom, $* 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9am to 12pm: Reiki, $25*
1 to 3pm: Senior Adults Legal Assistance* 10 to 11am: Tuina 9:30am to 2:15pm: Sr. Friendsh
1 to 3:30pm: Drop-in Bridge 10 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers 10am to 1pm: Storybook, $*
1 to 4pm: Mah Jong* 12 to 3pm: Hypnotherapy, $35* 1 to 4pm: Drop-in Chess
1:30 to 3pm: Alzheimer’s/Spouse
2 to 3pm: Meditation Drop-i
Caregiver Support Group
3 to 4:30pm: Special Parkinson’s Lecture 2 to 4pm: Massage/Reflexo
11 12 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunn
8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides* 9am to 12pm: Reiki, $25*
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9am to 4:30pm: Podiatry, $4
9:15 to 11:30am: Acupuncture, $25* 10 to 11am: Tuina 9:30am to 2:15pm: Sr. Friendsh
12 to 12:30pm: MV Day Wor
10 to 11:30am: Collective Wisdom, $* 10 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers
1 to 4pm: Drop-in Chess
1 to 3:30pm: Drop-in Bridge 12 to 1pm: Adult Child Caregiver 1:30 to 3pm: Flowers 101*
1 to 4pm: Mah Jong* Support Group at Stanford 2 to 3pm: Meditation Drop-
1:30 to 2:30pm: Dental Health Lecture* 12 to 3pm: Hypnotherapy, $35* 2 to 3:30pm: Parkinson’s Sup
1:30 to 3pm: Better Breathers Group 2 to 4pm: Massage/Reflexo
6:30 to 8pm: Adult Child Care
8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides*18 19
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
9:15 to 11:30am: Acupuncture, $25* 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunn
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9am to 12pm: Reiki, $25*
10 to 11:30am: Collective Wisdom, $*
1 to 3pm: Senior Adults Legal Assistance* 10 to 11am: Tuina 9:30am to 2:15pm: Sr. Friendsh
1 to 3:30pm: Drop-in Bridge 10 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers 1 to 4pm: Drop-in Chess
1 to 4pm: Mah Jong* 7 to 9pm: Crime Safety and Emergency 2 to 3pm: Meditation Drop-i
1:30 to 3pm: Alzheimer’s/Spouse Preparedness Forum
Caregiver Support Group 2 to 4pm: Massage/Reflexo
2 to 3pm: Meet the Author, $3/$5
25 26 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunn
8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides* 9 to 11am: HICAP Counseling* 9am to 12pm: Reiki, $25*
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 9:30am to 2:15pm: Sr. Friendsh
9:15 to 11:30am: Acupuncture, $25* 10 to 11am: Tuina 9:30 to 10:30am: BP Screeni
10 to 11:30am: Collective Wisdom, $* 10 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers 1 to 4pm: Drop-in Chess
1 to 3:30pm: Drop-in Bridge 11:30am to 2pm: Spinal Screening* 2 to 3pm: Meditation Drop-
2 to 4pm: Massage/Reflexo
1 to 4pm: Mah Jong* 7 to 9pm: “It IS Rocket Science!”
6:30 to 8pm: “How To” Work
1:30 to 3pm: Better Breathers Group Special Workshop
Caregivers at Avenidas Ros
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r of e v e n t s
dnesday thursday friday
1
9 to 11am: AARP Tax Assistance*
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
10:15 to 11:45am: Transitions Group, $*
1 to 4pm: Duplicate Bridge, $2/$5
2:30 to 4:30pm: Club Aveneedles, $
3 to 4:30pm: Social Dancing
3 to 4:30pm: Wine Appreciation Club, $10*
6 7 8
8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides*
RoadRunners Give Rides* 9 to 11am: HICAP Counseling* 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
i, $25* 9 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers 10:15 to 11:45am: Transitions Group, $*
. Friendship Day (Cubberley) 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 1 to 4pm: Duplicate Bridge, $2/$5
ybook, $* 10 to 11:30am: Blood Pressure Screening 2:30 to 4:30pm: Club Aveneedles, $
Chess 1:30pm: Movie Club, $0/$2 3 to 4:30pm: Social Dancing
on Drop-in Group “The Iron Lady”
e/Reflexology, $30/$35* 2 to 3:30pm: Retirement Essentials Seminar*
RoadRunners Give Rides*13 14 15
i, $25* 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides*
diatry, $40/$45* 9 to 11am: Advance Directives, $5*
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
r. Friendship Day (Cubberley) 9 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers
Day Workers Presentation 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35* 10:15 to 11:45am: Transitions Group, $*
Chess 10 to 11:30am: Blood Pressure Screening 1 to 4pm: Duplicate Bridge, $2/$5
rs 101* 1:30pm: Movie Club, $0/$2 2:30 to 4:30pm: Club Aveneedles, $
on Drop-in Group 3 to 4:30pm: Social Dancing
“War Horse”
nson’s Support Group
e/Reflexology, $30/$35* 2 to 3pm: POLST FAQs
Child Caregiver Group, $10* 2 to 3:30pm: Retirement Essentials Seminar*
20 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides* 21 22
RoadRunners Give Rides* 9 to 11am: HICAP Counseling* 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
9 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers 9am to 4:30pm: Podiatry, $40/$45*
i, $25*
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
. Friendship Day (Cubberley) 10:15 to 11:45am: Transitions Group, $*
10 to 11:30am: Blood Pressure Screening
Chess 1 to 4pm: Duplicate Bridge, $2/$5
1:30pm: Movie Club, $0/$2
on Drop-in Group “The Perfect Storm” 2:30 to 4:30pm: Club Aveneedles, $
e/Reflexology, $30/$35* 3 to 4:30pm: Avenidas Book Group 3 to 4:30pm: Social Dancing
2 to 3:30pm: Retirement Essentials Seminar*
RoadRunners Give Rides* 27 28 29
i, $25* 8:30am to 4:30pm: RoadRunners Give Rides*
9 to 11am: AARP Tax Assistance*
r. Friendship Day (Cubberley) 9 to 11:30am: Avenidas Walkers
9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
P Screening (Cubberley) 9am to 4pm: Massage/Reflexology, $30/$35*
Chess 10:15 to 11:45am: Transitions Group, $*
10 to 11:30am: Blood Pressure Screening
on Drop-in Group 1 to 4pm: Duplicate Bridge, $2/$5
12 to 1pm: 211 Info and Referral
e/Reflexology, $30/$35* 2:30 to 4:30pm: Club Aveneedles, $
1:30pm: Movie Club, $0/$2
To” Workshop for Family 3 to 4:30pm: Social Dancing
nidas Rose Kleiner Center* “We Bought a Zoo”
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Avenidas
Village
New Tool Helps Keep Members Safe
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by Annie Hagstrom, Program Coordinator/PAMF Liaison
One of our goals as Avenidas The USB flash drive can easily be
Village staff members is loaded with the person’s name and
to always respond to the emergency contact information
individual needs of our as well as any other pertinent
members, even if we don’t medical information that would
happen to have a product, be beneficial in the event of an
service, or vendor right off the accident or hospitalization. The
bat who might fill the bill. This USB flash drive could be used as
makes fulfilling some requests a key chain or worn on a chain
easier than others, but we are “What if I fall and hit my head, around the neck.
happy to report that we are up for who will know who I am and how Not only are these drives
any challenge! to treat me?” lightweight, but they are also
For example, several months This started us thinking about what virtually indestructible—you can
ago, Avenidas Village members we might create that would be a drive over them with your car
Carolyn Reese, Joan Griffiths, useful tool that could be portable, or accidentally drop them in the
and Jan Murphy came to us with lightweight, changeable, and long- washing machine and they will still
a concern they had about timely lasting. After some brainstorming, work. They can also be altered if
notification of the Village regarding we decided we would pursue the pertinent information changes.
member emergencies and further, idea of loading a USB flash drive We are in the process of producing
emergency contact information with pertinent information that these USB flash drives and
and how to communicate that could then be easily accessed by providing them to all Village
to first responders in the event all first responders and emergency members for free this summer as
that they fall or became unable to room personnel and call it “ER another membership perk.
communicate for themselves. INFO.” That information could We also visited with police and
Joan gave a perfect example about also include the contact number for fire personnel to get their reaction
how she likes to walk two miles a Avenidas Village to ensure timely to this portable information, and
day, and when she does, she only notification of Village staff. they loved the idea. Now we are
takes her keys and sunglasses. creating posters alerting emergency
personnel to look for these USB
Free! “Successful Aging Celebration” drives on seniors in our community.
Saturday, July 28, 11am to 2pm at PAMF We will help members scan in the
information that is needed so your
Come enjoy a fun day filled with: USB drives are up to date.
Stay tuned for more details as
• Health education seminars • Vendor booths
we put the final touches on this
• Food tastings • Gardening demos new member offering. Eventually,
• Music & art by seniors • Door prizes and more! we even hope to roll this helpful
program out to the general
community of seniors as well.
Co-sponsors: Avenidas Village & Palo Alto Medical Foundation
To learn more about how
Avenidas Village offers
practical solutions related
to aging-in-community,
“Partnering together for better health care.” call 650-289-5405.
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Services
•F ree! screenings
•a ssistance & counseling
By appointment only. Call 650-289-5400 or stop by the Front Desk.
• Call 650-289-5400 or stop
by the Front Desk to make
an appointment (required
unless drop-in is indicated).
Free! AARP Tax Assistance Counseling • Advisory purposes only.
Sponsor: AARP Tax-Aide The trials and tribulations
For low-to-moderate income in life often intensify as we • Dates not always known in time
taxpayers, with special age, and seeking help from to publish. Call 650-289-5400
attention to those over age a professional counselor at for updates or sign up for our
60. Program continues during Avenidas can help. Initial eNews at www.avenidas.org.
off-season with sessions to sessions are free; additional
Drop-in Blood Pressure
help taxpayers with amended sessions $25/half hour.
returns, late returns, IRS and FTB Screenings
Free! Health Insurance Registered Nurses
actions, etc. Counseling and
Fridays, June 1 & 29, 9 to 11am Avenidas Lobby: Thursdays,
Advocacy Program
Advance Health Care (HICAP) 10 to 11:30am
Directives (AHCD) Counseling about Medicare Cubberley: Wednesday, June 27,
Frieda Haidt, AHCD Counselor benefits, rights, and 9:30 to 10:30am, Room M-4
Let your physician, family, options. San Mateo County Monthly Skin Cancer Screening
and friends know your health residents,call 650-627-9350.
PAMF Dermatologists
care preferences, including Thursdays, June 7 & 21 and
the types of special treatment Tuesday, June 26, 9 to 11am Covers exposed skin areas for
you want or don’t want at the ages 50+. Signed waiver required.
Free! Information &
end of life. Bring a complete Day/time TBD.
Assistance (I&A)
list of your agents to your By phone or in person, get Quarterly Spinal Screening
appointment and leave with directed to helpful resources
your AHCD filled out, signed, Tuesday, June 26, 11:30am to 2pm
on topics including housing,
and witnessed. financial, and legal issues. Call Quarterly Dental & Hearing
Thursday, June 14, 9 to 11am, $5 650-289-5433. Screenings
Consultations Available Monday through Dates TBD (see above).
Private sessions with a Friday, 9am to 5pm
SAVe THe DATe: Hearing
professional counselor Free! Senior Adults Legal
specializing in caregiving and Screening and California
Assistance (SALA) Telephone Access Program
gerontological issues who For Santa Clara residents 60+
can help you clarify concerns equipment Distribution event
to support efforts to live safely,
about parents and aging, and independently. Tuesday, July 17, 1 to 5pm
establish priorities, develop Mondays, June 4 & 18, More information in the July
an action plan, and find 1 to 3pm AvenidasNews
resources. $125
K
Ongoing Health Fitness
•h ealth & wellness •g ames & recreation
• Sign in at the Front Desk on arrival.
Free!* Loan Closet
Short-term loan of durable medical Free! Monthly Book Group
equipment such as portable Call facilitator Phil Lumish at 415-265-0851 for info.
commodes, canes, walkers, Thursday, June 21, 3 to 4:30pm
crutches, and shower chairs.
Returned equipment must be very Free! Drop-in Bridge
clean, with no evidence of use. For experienced players; no lessons.
*Wheelchairs require a $25 deposit. Mondays, 1 to 4pm
Duplicate Bridge
Free! Mindfulness Meditation
For experienced individuals or partners. No lessons.
Instructor: Julie Forbes
Fridays, 1 to 4pm, $2/$5
Live fully in the moment with
simple awareness practices for Free! Drop-in Chess
stress management, wellness, and Wednesdays, 1 to 4pm, or by arrangement anytime.
insight. Wednesdays, June 6 to 27, Free! Chinese Classical Mahjong
2 to 3pm, register at the Front Desk Instructor: Sylvia Jeans
before first class. Join in an ongoing game or sign up for lessons two
consecutive Mondays by calling 650-327-6216.
Free! Tuina
Mondays, 1 to 4pm
Instructor: Sunny Chen
Chinese-style exercise and self- Free for Members! Movies on Thursdays
massage. 1:30pm, $2 non-members (pay and sign up in the
Tuesdays, June 5 to 26, 10 to 11am, Avenidas Theater as you arrive).
register at the Front Desk before Needlework Club
first class. See page 2 of your Summer 2012 Classes insert.
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Free! Social Ballroom Dance
Fridays, 3 to 4:30pm
itness
Free! Avenidas Walkers
Instructor: Hal Makin
Beginners avenidas handyman services
Shorter and easier walks for those June is National Safety Month, and we’re
beginning their walking career.
here to help you make your home extra-
Meet at Palo Alto Golf Course.
safe. Our reliable handymen can install grab
Tuesdays, July 3 to Aug. 28,
bars, safety rails, shower extensions, and
10 to 11:30am
wheelchair ramps.
Intermediate
Meet at Avenidas parking lot. Call 650-289-5426 and enjoy easier
Thursdays, July 5 to Aug. 30, access—at an affordable cost—this
9 to 11:30am month, and throughout the year!
L
Fun senior friendship day
Cubberley Community Center
•t
4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Free, drop-in program Wednesdays, 9:30am to
reatments 2:15pm. Enjoy crafts, bridge, stretch classes, line
• For ages 50 and over. dancing, and the following special programs:
• Appointments only; call 650-289-5400. June 6, 10:30am: “Great Wall of China”
• Cancellation Policy: Payment required if you do Don't miss this documentary about one of the
not cancel your appoinment for paid services 24 world’s modern marvels.
hours in advance.
• Half-hour appts. unless noted.
June 13: Acupuncture
Certified Acupuncturist Kevin Fan will provide
Acupuncture accupuncture treatments to seniors at a great
Koichi Miyashita, PhD discount ($25). Please reserve your space early.
Painless treatment using ultra-fine, sterile needles June 20: Back Pain Self Management
to stimulate anatomical points on the body and Mr. Chen from the Evergreen Foundation of
restore balance. Chinese Herbs and Diet is back for a new
Mondays, 9:15 to 11:30am, approx. 45 minutes, $25 presentation on how to manage pain with self-
massage and diet.
Hypnotherapy
Ann Pianetta June 27, 9:30 to 10:30am: Blood Pressure
Get help relaxing, controlling pain, or transitioning Screening; 9:30 to 11:30am: extended Arts &
to new habits and feelings. If you are under the Crafts; Chinese Food Lunch
care of a psychiatrist, please bring a letter of Co-sponsors: Avenidas, PAAS,
permission for treatment from your doctor. City of Palo Alto.
One-hour appointments, Tuesdays, June 5 & 12, For information, call Thanh Nguyen at
12 to 3pm, $35 650-248-9127.
Podiatry
Robert Osheroff, DPM
Treatment of thickened and elongated toenails,
removal of corns and calluses, and info on foot
care and treatment.
Wednesday, June 13, & Friday, June 22,
9am to 4:30pm, $40/$45
Reiki
Sara Chong
Hands-on healing focuses life force energy to
stimulate the natural healing process.
Wednesdays, 9am to 12pm, $25
Massage & Reflexology
Ania Rapacz, Tammy Salans, & Raj Vashisht
Massage is a great way to relax or soothe sore
muscles. Reflexology is natural healing based on
the idea that foot and hand reflexes correspond
to each body part. No disrobing. Extended appts.
available.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays,
9am to 4pm; Wednesdays, 2 to 4pm, $30/$35
M
Social Work
Services
The ebb and Flow of Thoughts
and Feelings, Part Two
I
By Michael Griggs, Social Work Services Manager
If I have to measure out a foot long trance, which is not unlike a light and now. This is where peace is
piece of a piece of lumber to build sleep. Lots of people do this all the found. Every day I recommend that
the base of my greenhouse, I take time. It is why I am hyper vigilant you spend a little time just working
my tape measure and mark the 12 while driving. on the practice of awareness-
inches. I do this with the thinking Better, in my mind, is to be awake whether it be what you are seeing,
necessary to fulfill the task. This is to what is happening right now. hearing, tasting, or feeling. Believe
a case of using my mind as a tool. That includes both the internal and me, life is richer that way.
I am doing the measuring, and my external world. As you monitor
mind is helping me do it. yourself and the world, you become
Sometimes I’m lost in a reverie of more aware of what is really
the past. ‘I’ am not here when doing happening. With this awareness you
this. My thoughts have grabbed me can catch yourself sleeping—much
and escorted my awareness along like a sentry keeping an eye out for
with them. someone slipping away.
This is not a “bad” thing, per se. That someone is the light of your
Bad being just another thought consciousness. Keep it in the here
anyway. Yet if I want to maintain and now. That way, you can stay
a high degree of presence, and not focused on the present, which for
be lost in the moment, then it is most of us, most of the time, is a
something to avoid. good place to be. How do I know
This lost moment is often mistaken this? We live in the Western world.
for being more awake. In fact, some We have enough food to eat, we
people who practice a kind of pop live in comfortable shelters, and we
spirituality will refer to it as a “Zen don’t have to walk three miles to get
state.” water.
When you drive 50 miles without You know what I mean. Monitor
noticing the countryside, you have those thoughts. Give yourself time
not become a Zen driver. You are for silence and just being. Meditate
more likely falling into a low level on what is happening in the here
N
Caregiver Support
•s upport groups
Open to the public, except Transitions Group.
Facilitator: Michael Griggs
Free! Alzheimer’s & Spouse Caregivers
Held at Avenidas, first & third Mondays,
June 4 & 18 1:30 to 3pm
Free! Better Breathers Group
Facilitator: Janet Ghanem Adult Child Caregivers
Sponsored by Breathe California Held monthly at Avenidas, second
Resources and support for lung disease sufferers Wednesdays, June 13, 6:30 to 8pm, $10
and their family members, with a goal to improve
Free! Adult Child Caregivers
overall quality of life.
Monday, June 11, 1:30 to 3pm Through Stanford Worklife; call 650-289-5438
Topic: “Accessing 911 Emergency Services” for info. Held at Stanford Campus, second
Speaker: Representative from Rural/Metro Tuesdays monthly, June 12, 12 to 1pm
Ambulance Collective Wisdom Group
Free! Monthly Parkinson’s Group Janis Cooper, Facilitator
Sponsored by APDA Relate experiences and gain insight on topics
Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, family, pertaining to aging and growth. Call 650-289-
and friends share issues involved in living with 5417 before registering.
the disease. Topics include new research,
Mondays, 10 to 11:30am, $30/10 weeks.
medications, and coping strategies.
Second Wednesday, June 13, 2 to 3:30pm Transitions Group
Topic: “Seated activities to improve flexibility, For women and men who have experienced life
strength, and balance” cycle transitions including illness, career change,
Speaker: John Argue, Author of Parkinson's moving, retirement, or loss of a loved one.
Disease & The Art of Moving
Currently waitlisted; call 650-289-5436.
*Note: Special “Genetics and Parkinson’s
Fridays, Apr. 6 to Jun. 29, 10:15 to 11:45am,
Disease” lecture on Monday, June 4; see page
$20/quarter.
6 of your Summer 2012 Classes insert.
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Lisa Hendrickson
editor
Kari Martell
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Lyn Balistreri
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Avenidas
Board of Directors Avenidas provides support, information, and community
Chair to enrich the lives of older adults and their families.
Cathy Kroymann
Vice Chair
Paul Roskoph
Treasurer
Jim Sandstrom Notes
Secretary
Anne Taylor Space Now Available on Bus to Lunch! Assisted,
door-to-door transportation in wheelchair-accommodating vans
Directors
Richard Adler with courteous and responsible drivers. If you live in Palo Alto,
Bern Beecham you can ride the van to the La Comida lunch up to five times per
Dr. Peter Cheng week. Call 650-289-5400 for info.
Bill Friedman
Bruce Heister Save the Date: Stanford Blood Drive at Avenidas.
Kevin Jones Monday, July 16, 10am to 2pm.
Ellie Mansfield
Karen V. H. Olson VTA and BART passes are available at the Avenidas Front
Stephen Peeps Desk. If you are 65 or over, you can purchase a BART pass worth
Henry E. (Hank) Riggs
Nancy Weeks Rossen
$24 for just $9. Also for those 65 or over, or who are disabled and
Sherri Sager on Medicare, VTA monthly bus passes are $25.
City of Palo Alto Council Liaison Treat Dad or Grandpa to an Avenidas Gift Certificate!
Larry Klein
Stop by the Front Desk and purchase one for Father’s Day, in
City of Mt. View Council Liaison any amount. Good for Health Services, class registration, and
Mike Kasperzak
membership fees (some restrictions apply).
La Comida Liaison
Dennis Daly
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Classes Summer 2012
School’s IN for Summer!
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By Lyn Balistreri, Development Coordinator
So...you’ve been
thinking of taking a Remember to
class for some time, keep this insert on
but haven’t gotten
hand for reference
around to it yet.
throughout the
What, exactly, are you quarter.
waiting for?
Please note that
Perhaps you are
afraid of failing. drop-in and
Perhaps you’ve been ongoing events are
feeling depressed listed on pages 11
or lonely. Perhaps to 15 of our regular
you are hurting know that having fun is good for monthly newsletter.
physically. Perhaps you are simply your mood, and that meeting new
unmotivated. people is good for expanding your
social circle.
You know that learning something
new is good for your brain. You Still not convinced?
know that exercise is good for your Take a peek inside for some
overall sense of well-being. You additional inspiration!
Registration Information
• Summer class registration begins on June 1, 2012. Contents
• All classes requiring pre-registration have a bar code
that is required for online registration.
Fitness
• For classes not requiring pre-registration, please sign
pp. 2-3
in at the Front Desk upon arrival.
Computer Labs
• Please note two-fee structure for certain Avenidas
p. 3
classes and events indicating Avenidas member/non-
member fees (another great reason to join!). Arts, Music, & Writing
• Some classes have minimum or limited enrollment, so p. 4
be sure to register early. Languages
• Avenidas is closed on Wednesday, July 4. p. 5
• Unless otherwise noted, you may register for classes Lectures & Workshops
by calling 650-289-5400, in-person at the Front Desk, or pp. 6-8
online at www.avenidas.org.
What Are You Waiting For? Fitness
take an exerCise Class!
The Excuse:
“Why bother? I know my best years
"Keep Movin'" Aerobic Exercise
are behind me.”
Instructor: Gloria Wallen
The Inspiration: Designed for cardiovascular endurance, muscle
In June, 2011, 90-year-old Floridian strength, flexibility, balance, and rhythm, all put to
Charles Futrell became the oldest music that makes you want to move. Floor work will be
man to complete a triathlon. part of the class format. Wear comfortable shoes and
clothing, and bring dumb bells and exercise mat.
A retired teacher, Charles took up Session 1
jogging in 1978, two years after his Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 2,
retirement. In 1980, he competed in 10:15 to 11:15am, $40/$50
his first race. At the age of 65, he Bar Code: 3224
took on triathlons—and has since Session 2
completed 119. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 7 to Aug. 30,
10:15 to 11:15am, $40/$50
Bar Code: 3225
“Standing Tall” Back Fitness
Instructor: Gloria Wallen
Improve posture through exercise. The back/abdominal
connection will be taught along with muscular strength,
flexibility, balance, and stretching. Floor work is part of
the class format. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing,
and bring dumb bells and exercise mat. Exercise bands
may be purchased at class.
Session 1
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 2,
9:05 to 10:05am, $40/$50
Bar Code: 3293
Session 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 7 to Aug. 30,
9:05am 10:05am, $40/$50
•G ames & reCreation
Bar Code: 3294
Feldenkrais®
Needlework Club Instructor: Judy Windt
Bring your own project, or begin one
Discover greater flexibility, lightness, and coordination;
here. We’ll provide needles and yarn
improve everyday functioning; reduce chronic pain;
to get you started.
and improve performance in high-level activities.
Fridays, July 6 to Aug. 31, 2:30
Through movement, you develop physical, sensory,
to 4:30pm, $12/$17 (prorated
and psychological self-awareness.
registration permitted).
Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 29, 9:30 to 10:30am,
Bar Code: 3262
$50/$60
Bar Code: 3183
2
For information on Avenidas
Lifelong Learning & Wellness, call
Judith Taksa Webb at 650-289-5436
Be prepared to enjoy exercise! or email jwebb@avenidas.org.
“Sit-Fit-Fun” Hatha Yoga Strong for Life
Gentle Exercise Instructor: Mimm Patterson This national-model program is
Instructor: Gloria Wallen Stretch, strengthen, and improve designed specifically for older
A gentle approach to balance as you breathe and adults with physical limitations to
exercise with emphasis on joint relax through basic Yoga improve strength and functional
mobility, muscular strength postures. Bring a mat and two movement. The class is ongoing,
and endurance, balance, bath towels to class. and you may register at any
coordination, and movement Section 1 time until it is filled (call 650-723-
as it relates to daily activity. Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 27 (no 6906 to register).
Exercises will be done both class July 30), 1 to 2pm, $50/$60 *One-time $10 materials fee.
seated and standing. Bring Bar Code: 3189 Mondays
dumb bells. Exercise bands may Section 2 Instructor: Barbara Goeckeler
be purchased at class. Fridays, July 13 to Aug. 31, July 2 to Aug. 27,
Session 1 10:30 to 11:30am, $50/$60 10:30 to 11:30am
Mondays & Fridays, July 9 to Bar Code: 3190 Bar Code: 3296
Aug. 3, 9:15 to 10:15am, $40/$50 Thursday Mornings
Bar Code: 3281 Zumba Gold Instructor: Larkin Lapides
Session 2 Instructor: Marla Yohamine July 5 to Aug. 30,
Mondays & Fridays, Aug. 6 to A fusion of hypnotic Latin 10:30 to 11:30am
Aug. 31, 9:15 to 10:15am, $40/$50 rhythms and easy to follow Bar Code: 3297
Bar Code: 3282 moves, this dynamic fitness Thursday Afternoons
program will get you moving Instructor: Barbara Goeckeler
Line Dancing and keep you hooked! July 5 to Aug. 30, 2 to 3pm
Instructor: Donna Frankel Bar Code: 3325 Bar Code: 3298
For beginning and intermediate Wednesdays, July 11 to
students. Walking style steps Aug. 29, 3:30 to 4:30pm, $50/$60
include vines, two steps,
coasters, sailors, strut, cha-cha,
and jazz boxes.
•C
Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 21
(no class July 31), 2 to 3:30pm,
omputer learninG Center (ClC)
$40/$45
Bar Code: 3352 New! Avenidas CLC One to One Tutoring Program
Individual computer and technology learning sessions with
Pilates Technique expert tutor. Sessions are 50 minutes long and available for
Instructor: Hensl Lise both MAC and PC. Pick up a complete description of this
Exercises for maintaining program at the Front Desk.
posture, strength, flexibility, Special Registration Process: Call Lois Hall at 650-326-2854
grace, and freedom from injury. (9am to 5pm, M-F) for info and to make an appointment.
Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 28,
Wednesdays, June 6 to Aug. 1 (excluding week of July 4),
5 to 6pm, $50/$60
10am to 12pm, $5/$10 per session.
Bar Code: 3269
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•a rts
Supplies are not included in class fees.
•m usiC
Ukulele
Materials lists are available at the Front Desk. Learn some basic chords and a few
New! Digital songs, have some fun, and prepare to
Acrylic Painting
Photography join in future Musical Jam sessions. A few
Instructor: Juliet Johnson
Instructor: Taun Relihan loaner ukuleles will be available.
Learn color theory,
Bring your digital camera Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 23, 2 to 3:30pm,
technique, composition,
(and the instruction $40/$50
value concept, modern art
booklet for it), set it on Beginning
history, and limited pallet
‘automatic’ and join us for Instructor: Patricia Moore
method. Explore both
a low-tech approach to Bar Code: 3310
still-life and landscape
taking photographs and Intermediate
possibilities with loose brush
turning them into artistic Instructor: Edward Moore
strokes and vibrant colors.
cards for all occasions. Bar Code: 3331
Tuesdays, July 10 to
•W
Aug. 7, 1 to 3:30pm, Some classes may meet
$60/$70 off-site to take advantage
ritinG
Bar Code: 3129 of wonderful local gardens.
Tuesdays, July 17 to Creative Expression Through Writing
Art from the Heart Instructor: Phil Lumish
Aug. 28, 1 to 2:30pm,
Instructor: Joyce Leopardo Develop, share readings, and critique
$35/$45
Enhance creativity and poetry and other creative writing forms.
Bar Code: 3328
brain fitness while having Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 29, 10:30am
fun using scraps to Watercolor
to 12pm, $25/$35
create new works of art Instructor: Linda Logan
Bar Code: 3175
with various watercolor Innovative techniques
and practice for Writer Support Group
technique and mixed
intermediate and For writers who are close to publication.
media. For information,
advanced students. Not open to the public. Contact Judith
email the instructor at
Wednesdays, July 11 to Webb 650-289-5436 for more information.
JL7@prodigy.net.
Aug. 15, 10am to 12:30pm, Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 28, 3 to 5pm,
Mondays, July 9 to Aug.
$70/$80 $20/$30
27, 2:30 to 5pm, $80/$90
Bar Code: 3319 Bar Code: 3324
Bar Code: 3137
What Are You Waiting For? take an art or WritinG Class!
The Excuse:
“Oh, please! I’ve never been creative. I’m not about to discover some hidden talent at my age.”
The Inspiration:
Grandma Moses, one of the biggest Then there’s Laura Ingalls
names in American folk art, didn't Wilder. This author of
even pick up a brush until she was the much-loved “Little
well into her eighth decade. She House on the Prairie”
lived (and painted) to the ripe old children’s book series
age of 101—long enough to see didn’t publish her first
the canvases she had sold for $3 novel until she was 65
fetch prices north of $10,000! years old.
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Languages
What Are You Waiting For? •s panish & FrenCh
learn a neW lanGuaGe! Note that there are several levels of
Spanish and three levels of French.
The Excuse: Beyond Level 1, each requires
I’m not traveling anywhere, so what is the point? completion of previous levels or
instructor permission. Classes for
The Inspiration: absolute beginners are taught only in
Perhaps you haven’t considered the following: the fall quarter. If you are uncertain
as to your level, call Leo McCord at
• Have you noticed yourself becoming more 650-968-0984.
forgetful? Learning a second language has been French 2
proven to delay the onset of dementia. Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
• Learning a new language gives you a whole new Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 27,
way to vent your feelings. Imagine the freedom of 2 to 3:30pm, $50/$60
being able to talk without people understanding Bar Code: 3185
what you’re saying! French 3
Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
• If you are single and looking for a mate, learning Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 27,
a new language and culture increases the size of 12:30 to 2pm, $50/$60
your selection pool (or at the very least, makes you Bar Code: 3186
appear interesting and exotic when you whisper
sweet nothings in someone’s ear!). French Immersion Workshop
Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
Continuing Italian Converse as if you’re living in France.
Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr. Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 29,
Learn to speak one of the world’s most beautiful, melodic 12:30 to 3:30pm, $60/$70
languages. Bar Code: 3184
Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 30, 12:30 to 2pm, $50/$60 Spanish 1
Bar Code: 3204 Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
Beginning Mandarin Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 28,
Instructor: Wing Hung (Lucia) Wu 2 to 3:30pm, $50/$60
Learn the fundamentals of the most popular language in Bar Code: 3286
the world. Spanish 2
Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 27, 4:05 to 5:35pm, $90/$100 Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
Bar Code: 3227 Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 28,
Continuing Mandarin 12:30 to 2pm, $50/$60
Instructor: Wing Hung (Lucia) Wu Bar Code: 3287
Summer refresher course open to students who have Spanish 5
completed Introduction to Mandarin or have instructor’s Instructor: Leo R. McCord, Jr.
permission. Thursdays, July 12 to Aug. 30,
Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 27, 2:30 to 4pm, $90/$100 2 to 3:30pm, $50/$60
Bar Code: 3228 Bar Code: 3290
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Talks
•o ne-time leCtures & Workshops
Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is
Free! Genetics and Parkinson’s Disease not required (though always appreciated)
Speaker: Rosalind Chuang, MD for our one-time lectures & workshops.
A movement specialist at However, you must sign in at the Front Desk
Stanford Movement Disorders upon arrival.
Center will discuss what is
known about genetics and PD, Free! Flowers 101
plus current research. Advance Instructor: Laura Westley
registration required; email Get ideas to create and care for a beautiful
june4riddle@stanford.edu or summer garden. Advance registration required.
call or 650-724-6090. Bonus: Thanks to Mt. View Day Workers Center, at
Monday, June 4, 3 to 4:30pm 1:45pm we will raffle a coupon good for a day of
yard clean-up, planting, and harvesting.
Create Your Own Storybook!
Wednesday, June 13, 1:30 to 3pm
Keepsake Storybooks is a new product
developed by a group of Stanford students as a Free! Mountain View Day Worker Center
way for seniors to connect with the young people Learn about the services of this nonprofit, which
in their lives through storytelling. Attend this event connects day workers for tasks such as cleaning
to create either an electronic or paper storybook, and yard work to employers—thereby empowering
or just learn more about it. Call Stanford graduate workers through education and job-skills training,
student Jules Sherman at 805-705-9433 or while helping employers find reliable help.
Avenidas at 650-289-5400 for more details, or Wednesday, June, 13, 12 to 12:30pm
to make an appointment. Book samples are
available to view at Avenidas Front Desk. Free! POLST FAQs
Wednesday, June 6, 10am to 1pm, Speaker: Dr. Steve Lai, PAMF
$10/electronic or $15/paper storybook. Due to popular demand,
Avenidas is presenting this follow-
Free! Retirement Essentials up to our recent “Cost of Dying”
Financial Seminars lecture. Learn the details of
Instructor: Susanna Tang, CFP® POLST (Physician’s Order for Life
Gain valuable information to help Sustaining Treatment) and have your questions
you maintain financial security answered by an expert.
before and during retirement. Thursday, June 14, 2 to 3pm
Topics include asset allocation,
investment options, planning for Meet the Author:
the unexpected, estate planning, and wealth Marty Brounstein
transfer strategies. Advance registration required. Two Among the Righteous
Thursdays, June 7, 14, & 21, 2 to 3:30pm Few: A Story of Courage in
the Holocaust
Free! Dental Health Lecture The remarkable tale of a
Overview of dental diseases and conditions Catholic couple who saved
related to medications, oral hygiene, and the lives of at least two dozen Jews in southern
treatment options. Advance registration required. Holland during World War II.
Monday, June 11, 1:30 to 2:30pm Monday, June 18, 2 to 3pm, $3/$5
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What Are You Waiting For?
reserve Your spot in a
Class or Workshop and
learn somethinG neW at
avenidas!
Free! Crime Safety and Personal Emergency
Preparedness: Special Evening Forum The Excuse:
In conjunction with Supervisor Liz Kniss, City of Palo “I’m just feeling lazy these days!”
Alto, PAN, and Avenidas, attend this informative The Inspiration:
evening forum including topics such as neighborhood
watch, crime prevention, and disaster and • Sophocles was 89 when he wrote
emergency preparedness tips. Oedipus at Colonus, one of his
Tuesday, June 19, 7 to 9pm dramatic masterpieces.
Free! “It IS Rocket Science!” • Susan B. Anthony was past 80 when
Speaker: Thomas M. Atchison she formed the International Woman
Calling kids of all ages: Are you passionate about Suffrage Alliance.
space, or interested in learning more about the
• Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. was reading
latest in civilian space exploration? Our speaker will
Plato in Greek when he was 92.
share his vision “to enable the common man to build
vehicles and conduct space exploration missions • Isaac Newton held the position of
independently, launching the personalization of Warden of the Royal Mint until his
access to space.” Visit www.rocketmavericks.com for death in his mid-80s.
more information.
Tuesday, June 26, 7 to 9pm • Benjamin Franklin retired from public
service when he was 82.
Free! 211 Information and Referral
Speaker: Maya Esparza • Benjamin Disraeli was 70 when he
If you or someone you know needs help with issues became prime minister of England for
such as housing, health care, senior services, child the second time.
care, or legal aid—or if you just don’t know where to • Mary Baker Eddy was 86 when
turn—call 211 anytime. In times of disaster response she founded the Christian Science
and recovery, the line provides information regarding Monitor.
evacuation, shelter, water, school closures, and more.
Thursday, June 28, 12 to 1pm • Alexander Graham Bell was 75 when
he received a patent for his work on a
Free! United Nations Association Film Festival hydrofoil boat.
International documentaries dealing with topics such
as human rights, environmental survival, women’s • Sarah Bernhardt was 78 when she
issues, children, refugee acted in her last stage performance.
protection, homelessness,
• Ignace Paderewski was 79 when
racism, disease control,
universal education, war, and MORE he retired from playing the piano in
concerts.
peace. June’s film will be “En Lectures &
Route to Baghdad.” Films for Workshops • George Bernard Shaw was working
July & August TBA. on page 8 on his last play, “Why She Would Not,”
Mondays, June 11, July 9, & when he was 94.
Aug. 13, 2 to 3:30pm
7
•m ore leCtures
New! Tai Chi: “Art of Moving Spirit”
Instructor: Jason H. Chan
In this introduction to Tai Chi, students will learn
& Workshops about the Four Energies, or realizing the creative
potential of our mind and spirit through an
AARP Driver Safety Renewal Course
actualized body experience, Wuji Standing
Even experienced drivers can benefit from
Meditation, and Tai
brushing up on their driving skills.
Chi’s health benefits
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 to 6:30pm, $12 AARP
and potential to heal
members/$14 non-members, payable to
diseases.
AARP.
Wednesday, July 18,
Bar Code: 3124
2:30 to 4:30pm, $10/$20
Current Events Bar Code: 3360
Instructor: Benjamin Medved
Interactive, lively discussion of current world
problems and situations.
Wednesdays, July 11 to Aug. 29, Wine Appreciation Club
1:15 to 2:15pm, $35/$45 Instructor: Peter Webb
Bar Code: 3176 Bring your own glass and join our monthly
discussion and tastings on affordable varietals
Improv Workshop
and blends. Cost includes tasting and light
Instructor: Jan Pendleton
refreshment.
Bring out your inner actor with improvisation skill-
First Fridays, 3 to 4:30pm, $10 per workshop.
building exercises and short dramas. It's fun and
June 1
it's good for your brain. All are welcome and
Topic: “Wines from and Around Lodi”
encouraged; no previous experience required.
Bar Code: 3020
Fridays, July 13 to Aug. 31,
July 6
1 to 2:30pm, $15/$25
Bar Code: 3320
Bar Code: 3198
Aug. 3
Surrealism Bar Code: 3321
Instructor: Taun Relihan
World Issues
A brief history of Surrealism, with discussion of
Instructor: Phil Lumish
the principles and techniques of the Surrealist
World Issues in various disciplines such as
methods as a 'way of working' that can be
literature, history, science, and more. Each
applied to our own arts projects. Discover
quarter will focus on a different paradigm.
what surrealists can teach us about being
Summer Topic: American West: Myths & Realities
brave, radical, and firmly committed to fully
A discussion of Native American policy, Manifest
experiencing art and life, and create your own
Destiny, Texas, gunslingers, and how women's
collage.
liberation really got started.
Thursdays, July 19 to Aug. 30,
Tuesdays, July 10 to Aug. 28,
1 to 2:30pm, $35/$45
2 to 3:30pm, $25/$35
Bar Code: 3332
Bar Code: 3323
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