The Best of “Times”

CITY OF BURBANK —PARK, RECREATION & COMMU NITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT —SENIOR & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION BURBANK RSVP’S The Best of “Times” Available ONLINE at www.burbankrsvp.com MAY 2009 MONTHLY FEATURES BIRTHDAYS & ANNOUNCEMENTS May is Older Americans Month! 2 Congratulations to the 2009 City of Burbank Outstanding Older Americans Award Recipients: COMMUNITY EVENTS 3 JOSLYN SPECIAL EVENTS 4-5 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 6 Joslyn Adult Center 1301 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 238-5353 Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 9:30p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Information & Assistance (818) 238-5353 Nutrition Office (818) 238-5357 RSVP Office (818) 238-5370 Transportation Office (818) 238-5360 McCambridge Park 1515 Glenoaks (818) 238-5365 Don Tuttle Senior Center 1731 N. Ontario (818) 238-5367 Jesse Fox Violet Lasky Jackie Light Jenice McGlynn Herb Vincent Connie Wilson We would also like to congratulate the Burbank recipient of the L.A. County Outstanding Older American Award: Grace Patz RSVP Volunteers donated a total of 141,595 hours during 2008! Strengthening Communities Through Service -- RSVP! Meeting Community Needs — RSVP provides a variety of opportunities for those 55 years and up to participate in the life of their community through significant volunteer service. Ask about volunteering at one of our 80 nonprofit organizations or public agencies. Contact Dee Call at (818) 238-5370 or at dcall@ci.burbank.ca.us THE BEST OF “TIMES” Page 2 H A P PY BIR T HDAY ! to these RSVP volunteers celebrating in May: Dorothy Austin, Bonnie Becken, William Bertrand, Kay Civille, Gwen Cochran, Robert Cummings, Beverly Jean Davies, Joan Degele, Marjorie Eubank, Doris Fitchett, Boonsri Fong, Dorit Forsythe, Joann Franklin, James Fryman, Patricia Fryman, Binnie Gitlin, Sharon Grooms, Wesley Hickman, Evelyn Himmel, Marion Hunter, Mary Hurst, Jeanette Johnson, Carol Jones, Connie King, Sami Lomax, Claire Loughlin, Marion Mandeson, Frances Martin, Yvonne McMillan, Mary McMillen, Peter Merlo, Willienetta Moore, Shirley Moos, Barbara Morgan, Bettie Neale, Elsie Nelson, Gloria O’Donohoe, John Peebles, Betty Penrod, William Peplow, Lura Perkins, Maud Schreefel, Emma Shelby, Maria Steinke, Roxanne Suh, Ann Szilagyi, Catharine Takemoto, Lydia Thomas, Vivian Tolles, Harry Weber, and John Williams. Can you help RSVP save a buck? Yes, you can! Did you know that the Best of Times is available at the Joslyn Center, Tuttle Center, McCambridge park, most senior housing buildings in Burbank, and even online? If you are able to pick up your newsletter from one of these locations, or get it online, please let us know. We can then save the postage that its required to mail the newsletter to you. The amount saved each month may be small, but keep in mind that Burbank RSVP has over 600 volunteers, which is over 7,200 newsletters mailed each year! To take your name off our mailing list, please contact our office at (818) 238-5370 or e-mail us at burbankrsvp@gmail.com. Thank you! CONGRATULATIONS!! These RSVP Volunteers have won a $25.00 cash prize for turning in three consecutive months of timesheets on time (by the 10th of the following month): Steve Bucell Gladys Haynes Ron Pagliaccetti Joyce Gelsinger Paulus Lefeu Micki Vincenti Get your timesheets in on time, and you could be $25.00 richer! 6 winners drawn quarterly Welcome to these New and Returning RSVP Volunteers: Mickey DePalo, Carol Gould, Priscilla Perez, Susan Petrique, Tom Petrique, Donald Rash, Phyllis Thompson, and Donna Wofford. PAGE 3 Community Events & Information Burbank Senior Activity Cards Sign up for new cards or renewals for 2009. The cost is $10 for Burbank residents and $15 for non-residents. Get discounts on Adult Center activities, at participating merchants and venues around town. Older Americans’ Month – Tuesday, May 5, 6pm: Burbank City Council proclaims the Month of May as “Older Americans’ Month!” This year’s theme is "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow.” City of Burbank’s “Dodger Night” – Friday, May 8, 7:10pm: LA Dodgers vs. SF Giants – Pre-game show begins at 6:40pm. Call (818) 238-5300 for ticket info (round-trip bus ticket are also available) or go to www.dodgers.com/burbank (enter promo code “Burbank”). AARP Meeting — May 11, 1pm: The Glendale AARP Chapter 1886 meets at the Carlson Fellowship Center of the First United Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood Street, Glendale. Refreshments are provided and tours are available. For more information, contact Delphine Hagge (818) 243-2618. Social Security Info Table — Wednesday, May 15, 2-4pm: A representative from the Social Security Office will be available at Joslyn to promote their online services as well as answer questions you have about Social Security/Medicare. Next session is scheduled for Tue, Jun 9 , 10am-12n. Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 25, 11am at McCambridge Park War Memorial. Quilt Drawing — Saturday Morning Quilters are holding an Opportunity Drawing for a beautiful 81”x81" quilt entitled "There's no P l a c e L i k e Home." Tickets can be obtained at the Joslyn Recreation Office for a donation of $1 each or 6 for $5, M-F, 9-11am or 122pm (ext 5353). No purchase necessary. Drawing will be held on May 16. Winner need not be present. All donations will benefit the Joslyn Adult Center. For more information, please call Jan (818) 846-5426. 5 = Sign Up Required Smart Irrigation Rebates — The Department of Water & Power offers $80 rebates to homeowners who install smart irrigation system controllers and $4 each for rotating nozzles for pop-up spray heads. For more information, call (818) 238-3730 or visit “BurbankWaterandPower.com.” Burbank RSVP Education Programs Road Map To The Future The “Road Map to the Future” program encourages our community to recognize the importance of planning for the future. It’s goal is to educate seniors and their families about available resources and services within the community to keep them in their homes as long as possible. Seniors Against Investment Fraud The SAIF program educates seniors about identity, telemarketing, investment and other types of fraud. Learn about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming a victim of scam artists. To schedule a speaker or to get more information on either of these programs, please contact the Burbank RSVP office at (818) 238-5370. The Burbank Historical Society invites you to a special program on the Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Gordon Howard Museum Founded in 1976, this non-profit corporation operates a unique animal sanctuary located on 160 acres just north of the San Fernando Valley in the Angeles National Forest. (You might even meet some interesting animals at this program!) The Gordon Howard Museum is located at 1100 W. Clark Avenue in Burbank. Program is free to the public. PAGE 4 Joslyn Special Events & Activities For those 55 and over - for information call (818) 238-5353 Information & Referral Office: The “Information Desk” (front lobby) provides information and updates on activities, events, and community services. For information, call (818) 238-5353, Monday-Friday, 8am-9:30pm. Travel/Recreation Office: This office handles all sign-ups for classes, day trips, community event ticket sales, interest lists, movie rentals, and the AARP Driver Safety Program. For information, call (818) 238-5353, M-F, 9-11am & 12n-2pm. Welcome Leadership Burbank! — May 8: The Leadership Burbank group—”Class of 2009” will be at Joslyn to learn about our programs and meet us for lunch. 5 = Sign Up Required Health \ Information Services Free Blood Pressure Checks — Tuesday, May 5, 9-11am: are offered on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Braille Institute Low Vision Rehabilitation Appointments — Thursday, May 7: Is your vision fading? Call now for a free appointment with trained Low Vision Rehabilitation consultants. They can help you select magnification and lighting equipment that will help you make the most of your remaining vision. Please bring a referral from your eye doctor and call for (818) 238-5353 for an appointment. ; Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) — Thursday, May 7, 10am-1:30pm: The PASC is the Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in LA County. The IHSS Program pays for services that enable eligible senior and disabled individuals to remain safely in their own homes. PASC serves as the employer of record, helps provide referrals, and provides access to training for IHSS consumers and providers, as well as other support services. To learn more about what PASC does and how to sign up for the PASC Homecare Registry, drop by the Joslyn Center front lobby! PASC will return on June 4, 10am. Recycle Center / Sharps Disposal Containers — Friday, May 15, 10:30am-12n: Representatives of the Burbank Recycle Center will be in the Joslyn Center front lobby to promote and hand out samples of Sharps (syringe) disposal containers. They will visit again on Friday, May 22, 10:30am12n. Med-Check! — Tuesday, June 2, 12n-2pm: Meet one-on-one with a pharmacist intern. Bring a list of your medications, including over-the-counter and herbal. They will help identify any potential medication-related problems such as drug interactions, dosing inaccuracies, duplication of medications, and side effects. Call for appointment. ; Dance / Music May Day Dance — Thursday, May 14, 7pm: featuring with the Clyde Reasinger Band. Admission is $6 ($5 for members). BSAC cardholders receive $1 discount. Western Weavers’ Square Dance — Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 7pm. Admission is $6 ($5 with BSAC). Beginners’ Square Dance Class — Wednesdays, 7pm with Instructor Lloyd Lewis. Learn America’s national dance! Dress is casual. Fee is $6 ($5 with BSAC card); Your first session is free! PAGE 5 Joslyn Special Events & Activities For those 55 and over - for information call (818) 238-5353 5 = Sign Up Required Interest List Memory Training Class Interest List – UCLA Center on Aging is offering a new 5-week course at Joslyn for individuals with age-related memory concerns who wish to improve or maintain their memory ability. It is based on Dr. Gary Small’s book, “The Memory Bible” and focuses on his successful memory-enhancing techniques. (Note: this class is not intended for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia- related diseases.) The class fee is $15 ($10 with your BSAC card). To sign up, please call the Recreation Office at (818) 238-5353. Bridge Class — Beginning May 6, 9am: This 11week, complete Bridge program is instructed by RSVP Volunteer Marion Friedlob and cost is $30 ($20 with BSAC). Please sign up if interested. Note: openings are limited in order to give appropriate attention to each student. Afterwards, enjoy participating in our Wednesday and Friday Bridge groups The more you play, the more your skill level will improve! Travel Upcoming Day Trips: Call the Travel Office for more information. Debbie Reynolds @ El Portal Theater ..... May 3 ...... $40 Grammy Museum/LA ............................... May 13 .... $28 San Diego By Land & Sea ....................... May 17 .... $61 Griffith Park Observatory.......................... May 26 .... $38 Tuttle Center Enjoy the events and activities available at the Tuttle Center, located at 1731 Ontario, Burbank (818) 238-5367. See “Tuttle Tales” for more info. Some of the activities at Tuttle include: Surfing the Web Young at Heart Club Skip-bo card lessons Healthy Living Lectures “Feeling Fine after Fifty Five” Saturdays, May 2 to Jun 6, 9:15 to 10:45am Sign up for this 6-week nutrition/weight loss program for older adults at the Joslyn Center which covers a variety of topics in nutrition, economics, health and exercise. Developed and taught by Ruth Frechman, M.A., R.D., spokesperson for the American Dieticians Association and health educator. Attendance fee is $10 ($5 with BSAC card). Call the Joslyn Recreation Office to sign up. Seminars Hear to Live. . . Live to Hear! — Tuesday, May 5, 12:30pm. Learn about the latest hearing aid technology and how to improve your quality of life. Speakers include Audiologists Courlandt C. Warner, MA, CCC-A, and Gary Dorf. Sign up for this seminar and a free hearing screening. ; Healthy Living Lecture: “The Aging Eye” — Wednesday, May 6, 12:30pm: presented by Dr. Vishteh, Ophthalmologist of St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Admission is $1 (free with BSAC). Parkinson’s Support Group — Wednesday, May 13, 12:30pm: meeting plus guest speaker Christina Abad, PhD, presents “Work Your Brain...All of It!” Meets every 2nd Wednesday. Healthy Living: “Seeing Clearly - Innovations in Eye Care” — Wednesday, June 3, 12:30pm: Presented by Dr. Green, Ophthalmologist of St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Admission is $1 (free with BSAC). “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” Thursdays, May 21 - June 25, 6-8:30pm Sign up for this 6-week class, designed to offer caregivers of family members or friends tools to: help you reduce stress; communicate effectively with your family, doctors, and paid help; relax and take care of yourself; make tough decisions; set goals; solve problems; and reduce guilt, anger and depression. The class will be held at the Joslyn Center. Please call Claudia Yepez, (213) 740-1376 to register. THE BEST OF “TIMES” THE BEST OF “TIMES” Page 16 Page 6 Strengthening Communities Through Service SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES To volunteer or for more information, please contact Burbank RSVP Director Dee Call at (818) 238-5370 American Cancer Society Discovery Shops The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shops sell gently used clothing, beautiful jewelry, wonderful antiques and collectibles. Every item is donated and every item is a terrific value! All sales help fund the important programs of the American Cancer Society. Service opportunities include a variety of duties that all benefit the American Cancer Society. Positions are available from 10:00am - 5:00pm 6 days a week. Our local Discovery shops are located at: 500 N. Victory Blvd in Burbank, and 10124 Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake. Bob Hope Airport Airport Ambassador — Greeters that help passengers find their way around the airport. Offer assistance and direct passengers to appropriate facilities. Work a two-hour shift one weekday per week from 6am to 8am. Free parking for volunteers! Home Delivered Meals Meal Delivery Driver — Deliver a meal and a smile! Help is needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to Burbank residents that are homebound. Volunteers in this position work one day per week from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Community Event Burbank First UMC Friends of Music Through the support of their members, the Burbank First UMC Friends of Music sponsors concert series to encourage youth and community participation in the arts. Here are some of their upcoming performances: Mozart’s Requiem: Burbank First UMC & University of La Verne Choirs—Saturday, May 16, 2009, 7pm at the Church of the Brethren in La Verne — AND — Sunday, May 17, 2009, 7pm at the Burbank First UMC in Burbank. Tickets for the Burbank performance: $10.00 Burbank First United Methodist Church is located at 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. in Burbank. Please contact them for more information on upcoming events and how you can become involved: (818)845-1531 x109