NEWS BREAK

AUGUST 2009

CENTRAL COAST SENIORS

1580 RAILROAD ST

OCEANO, CA

805-481-7886

Hello All,

Where did the summer go? What with our mild weather, which I like it seemed to not really get here yet. However, I’m well aware of how hot our fall can get to make up for the difference.

I hope each of you got to do maybe a bit of traveling, picnicking or just having plain fun.

Events this month are:

August 8^th-Sat-

1pm our monthly potluck. This month it is a Italian dinner. Meatballs spaghetti, lasagna, bread and dessert. You supply the side dish. And if your favorite is not Italian

I’m sure there will be something to appease your appetite.

August 11 & 12th

–This month brings us 55 Alive again on . You will need to contact Larry Lindsey 481-8561 for information. This program not only gives you latest laws in driving it gives you a break on your insurance bill. Take advantage of it.

August 19^th 6:30

Spiritual Cinema. This is a uplifting movie and discussion after. A great way to meet new friends and have a nite out. $5 for members $6 non members.

September 17^th 10-2 pm

will bring the shredders “THANKS TO HOME INSTEAD” back to help us get rid of all our old documents. You have plenty of time to get your stuff pulled out and separated to bring in. I know I have plenty to go through.

I want to thank Barbara Fitzgerald for taking on the deck volunteer job. Those who have worked the desk know there is plenty to be handled and she is a master at it. Thank you Barbara. And once again I want to thank Dee Stewart for her time and effort she gave us and the ability to notice that Barbara would be excellent at the job.

Thank you desk volunteers, activities chairpersons and all else who give of your time to make it less difficult for the rest of us. I appreciate you.

Friday Nite Bingo

is moving right along and the pots grow each week. I want to thank the players and the helpers with you we are able to bloom.

The CCT Tithes That Bind Bar-b-q Fundraiser was a success and to all who came know that the Central Coast Seniors will be recipients of funds from it. Last year the money came in just as we needed a major overhaul of the heating system. Thank you Center for Creative Thought for taking us as a beneficiary. We appreciate all you do for the Sr. Ct.

We are always open to new projects and plans to bring in much needed money, if you have any ideas come to the Board meeting on August 12^th and give us your ideas. 9 AM

Until the next time.

Sincerely

Betty Milne

Regular Weekly Activities Include the List Below.

 Sat. – closed

Sun.  – Church of Creative Thought, Inspirational Music and Message, Everyone Is Welcome

Mon.  - Woodcarvers 9 am, Senior Yoga 10 am, Senior Bingo 1 pm

Tues.  - Art 9 am, Pinochle 12:30 pm, Line-Dance 6:30 pm

Wed.  -  Line-Dance 4:30 pm

Thurs.  -  Brown Bag 9 am Hi-Cap 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Bunco 1 pm, Line-Dance 3:30 pm, Tops 6 pm

Fri.  - BINGO on Friday night, Doors Open at 4:00 pm, Dinner, then Bingo at 6 pm

Hello Everyone,

Graduation parties are in the air. What a wonderful time of the year for not only the grads but also the parents and grandparents of them.  Some pretty exciting accomplishments in twelve or sixteen years, or even more for that matter. 

I have family and friends that are completing college courses in the later years of their lives and I admire them for the determination.  To be able to stay focused on studies is a marvel.  I hope you have someone that you’re seeing complete some higher learning in your family or friends.

At last month’s Potluck Bev Batson was the winner and she so generously donated back to the center her winnings.  Thank you Bev.

We have 55 Alive this month June 9th and 10th.  You will need to contact Larry Lindsey to get into the class.  Class size is limited.  Please call Larry Lindsey at 481-8561 for an appointment.

Wood carvers meet every Monday morning and have fun carving out interesting images.  Is this something that you have thought of doing?  Come join the group.  It is very low-keyed and you learn from each other.

Women’s Senior Yoga meets 10 AM on Mondays and enjoys each other’s twists and turns.  A wonderful way to stay limber and in shape.

Of course we still have Senior Bingo meeting on Monday afternoons at 1 PM.  As you know, the pots are directly related to the size of the group.  Fun to get out of the house for a few hours and spend time with Bingo minded friends.

Tuesday finds our Art Group meeting at 9 AM to visit and check each other’s work and skills.  This is a self-taught class but all are willing to help each other.  Maybe a good time to check our your own skills.  You just might be surprised what you can do.

Also on Tuesday afternoon you will find the Pinochle players bidding each oher out of the hand.  A really fun game and if you are interested give me a call and I will set up a time for you to make note ofthe way we play here. As you know, every house has it’s own rules and bidding.  May be just hething to put your mind on pleasant thoughts and join the fun.

Of course Lline Dance is a very big item here at the Center.  Corkey Cota teaches all level of classes and keeps the troupes dancing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Give her a call to see if you are missing out on some good exercise and music.  She is always ready to teach a dance. 489-4169.

Bridge Group meets the first and third Wednesday.  Lilly Brennan is the person to see about playing.  473-0218.

I understand the Bunco gang is having some prety interesting pots and lots of laughs together.  They get the dice and bell going at 12:30 on Thursday afternoons.  Come on in and join the ruckus, always room for 1 more.

And of course we have our main fundraiser, open to the public Bingo on Friday nights.  The pots have been getting better and better.  Of course it is dependent on the size of the crowd what the pot plays.  Check us out!  Doors open 4:30 and games begin with the horse race at 6 PM.

I want to thank Dee Stewart for her volunteer work on the desk…She keeps the front desk chair filled with willing people who answer the phones and help visitors.  Thank you Dee for a job well done.  You managed to keep it all together and running for us.  THANK YOU!  Enjoy your trips.

A new face has so graciously agreed to take over the process.  Come in and meet Barbara Fitzgerald on Thursdays.  She is looking forward to meeting you and hopefully finding interested people who can give a few hours of time each week to sit at the desk and answer the phone.  This is a very important job and we seem to catch ourselves short of volunteers this time of year due to illness or travel.  Please look into your calendar and see if you can help us.  We really need you.

This month on Saturday June 13 we will be having a POTLUCK AT 1 pm.  Roast pork loin, scalloped potatoes and dessert will be furnished by the center and all you will need is to bring a side dish or pay $8 for the meal.  There will be an auction and a 50/50 drawing.  It all moves fast but we have fun.  Come on down.  Be sure to get signed up at the desk.

Have a wonderful June and enjoy all the activities.

Respectfully,

Betty Milne

Seniors’ computer learning is a priority for  The Bay Area Seniors Computer Club, and it has started an online seniors’ network with user generated content.  Visitors can upload their own videos and photos, browse the collection of tutorials, go to the Forum, or start their own blogs.

The nonprofit club has been offering free computer classes for seniors and free workshops since the year 2000.  The internet site is yet another way to provide free seniors’ computer learning.

The Bay Area Seniors Computer Club Multimedia and Tutorials has videos that range from Google’s recent Internet Summit 2009, “The Future of the Internet” to  tips for using Picasa 3, news on the upcoming Windows 7 operating system,  and “What Is A Blog.” The tutorial below on Picasa 3 is an example of the tutorials on the website.

Video tutorials and other computer learning are available at the site.  Visitors Welcome.  Click on “Videos” in the menu across the top and browse the videos for seniors computer learning as well as the videos uploaded as features. 

To visit the website click on the link below:

Bay Area Seniors Multimedia and Tutorials – Seniors Computer Learning

I had to hold the camcorder in a small crack in the door to avoid scaring this wild bird away.  But this cute bird  enjoyed a nice birdseed dinner, sheltered from the rain by the birdfeeder roof.  This movie was made with Windows Movie Maker.  By Kristi Marie Gott, EasyTechOnline.com.

Regular Weekly Activities Include the Following.  

Sat. – closed

Sun.  – Church of Creative Thought, Inspirational Music and Message, Everyone Is Welcome

Mon.  - Woodcarvers 9 am, Senior Yoga 10 am, Senior Bingo 1 pm

Tues.  - Art 9 am, Pinochle 12:30 pm, Line-Dance 6:30 pm

Wed.  -  Line-Dance 4:30 pm

Thurs.  -  Brown Bag 9 am Hi-Cap 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Bunco 1 pm, Line-Dance 3:30 pm, Tops 6 pm

Fri.  - BINGO on Friday night, Doors Open at 4:00 pm, Dinner, then Bingo at 6 pm

The video below is just one of the many by Peter Zimmer, an 81 year old widower. He has been featured in international publications, such as Time Magazine. Peter shares helpful information for senior citizens and tells his life story in videos. You can visit him by clicking on the sites below:

AskGeriatric.com

Youtube Channel Geriatric1927.

Traditionally throughout history seniors held the keys to history and wisdom, and senior years meant passing down that information to the younger generations. With the “Online Generation” things have changed from the “paper generation.” Giving seniors the “keys” to online information by improving computer skills is a way to enhance quality of life for seniors.

Some of the benefits of computer literacy for seniors include:

* Being able to get health and insurance information online
* Being able to enjoy history websites, especially about events they remember
* Up to date news as “paper newspapers” decline
* Communicating with others by email
* Mental stimulation and challenge as learning continues