424 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Senior Center Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Telephone: (714) 647-6540

City of Santa Ana

Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency Learn • Have Fun • Get Fit • Be Respectful

Santa Ana Senior Center

Issue: March/April 2018

We Welcome New and Returning Participants!

/ PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS 即将举办的活动 DATE (Fecha)日期 MARCH EVENTS (Eventos en Marzo) TIME (Hora) 時間

March 1 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

March 8 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

March 8 Commodity Food Distribution (last names A-L) 8am-10:30am

March 8 Rummage Sale - SASC Advisory Board Fundraiser 8:30am-10:30am

March 9 Seminar: Senior Scam Stopper (translated in English) 9:30am-11:30am

March 13 & 14 Workshop: St. Patrick’s Arts and Crafts 9:00am-11:00am

March 15 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

March 15 Commodity Food Distribution (last names M-Z) 8am-10:30am

March 15 Snack Sale - SASC Advisory Board Fundraiser 8:30am-10:30am

March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 10:30am-1:30pm

March 22 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

March 27 March Birthdays Gathering 12:15pm

March 28 Easter Egg Hunt with “The Easter Bunny” 10:00am-11:30am

March 29 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

DATE (Fecha) 日期 APRIL EVENTS (Eventos en Abril) TIME (Hora) 時間

April 5 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

April 10 & 11 Workshop: Spring Arts and Crafts 9:00am-11:00am

April 12 AARP Tax Aide—Free Income Tax Preparation by appointment

April 12 Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: A-L) 8:30am-10:30am

April 12 Rummage Sale - SASC Advisory Board Fundraiser 8:30am-10:30am

April 17 Transportation Workshop by OCTA (translated in English) 9:30am-11:45am

April 19 Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: M-Z) 8am-10:30am

April 19 Snack Sale - SASC Advisory Board Fundraiser 8:30am-10:30am

April 20 Spring Celebration and Spring Hat Contest 10:30am-1:30pm

April 24 April Birthdays Gathering 12:15pm

Santa Ana Senior Center • 424 W. Third Street

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Make Great Memories and Have Fun at Santa Ana Senior Center!

Santa Ana Senior Center • 424 W. Third Street

AARP Tax Aide Free Income Tax Preparation

Thursdays at Santa Ana Senior Center

from Feb 1st to April 15th

*By Appointment

For more information,

or to schedule an appointment call:

(714) 647-6540

FREE Activities! / íActividades GRATUITAS!

Stay Active at Santa Ana Senior Center

-Tai Chi

-Yoga

-Chair Exercise

-Table Tennis

Have fun while learning to use your camera and all its features, so you can take impressive pictures! Learn basic acting techniques

Photography and Acting Seminar

Every Thursday / Cada Jueves 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join the Sewing and Crochet Club for beginners and learn the basics in a welcoming environment!

Sewing and Crochet

Mondays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

FREE Guitar Lessons for Seniors

Mondays at 10am & 11:15am

Lecciones de Guitarra

Lunes a las 10am y 11:15am

(Seminario de Fotografía y Actuación)

-Guitar

-Singing & Dancing

-Birch Park Fitness Zone

-Volunteer Opportunities

Left to Right:

Officers: Francine J. Harris (Chairperson), Cesar Medina (Vice-Chairperson), Linda Mendoza (Secretary), Graciela Silva (Treasurer) Members At Large: Luidina Hamilton, Heladia Campos Juarez, Amalia Molina, Elba Lucero

Officers Members At Large

Santa Ana Senior Center THRIFT SHOP

*All proceeds benefit the Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board fund

Visit the Santa Ana Senior Center Thrift Shop to

purchase or donate gently used items.

We offer and accept:

-Clothing

-Homeware

-Kitchenware

-Vinyl Records

-Games/Puzzles

-Electronics

-Books

-and more!

2017-2019 Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board

Snack

Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board Fundraiser

Sale March 8th & April 12th 8:30am-10:30am

Rummage

Sale March 15th & April 19th 8:30am-10:30am

Have Lunch At Santa Ana Senior Center • 424 W. Third Street

Lunch Monday through Friday / Almuerzo Lunes a Viernes

**FREE Transportation to Santa Ana Senior Center Transporte GRATUITO a Santa Ana Senior Center**

Welcome to Santa Ana Senior Center • 424 W. Third Street

Senior Center Clubs • 424 W. Third Street

Asian American Social Club Wednesdays

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come and join us for an afternoon of singing & dancing.

Table Tennis Club “Have fun staying active with us!”

Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am—10:30am

Santa Ana Senior Club Meets every 3rd Saturday of the Month

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join this once a month gathering filled with socialization and

group activities that stimulate mind, body, and spirit.

Senior Painting Club Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Thursdays

11:00 a.m. FREE!/GRATIS!

Express your imaginative and technical skills through the

art of painting.

Culinary Arts Club Every first and last Monday

1:00 p.m. FREE!/GRATIS!

This group offers an introduction to culinary arts.

SOCIAL CLUBS Social Dancing Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 3:00pm

Singing Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Chinese Opera 2nd Friday of every month 2:30 pm - 4:45pm

FREE Classes for Adults (SAC School of Continuing Ed.)/

Clases GRATUITAS para Adultos

*NEW* Spanish Literacy Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30am

Introduction to Computers Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Photoshop Class Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Photography and Acting Class Thursdays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

“A Day For Your Health”

Taller de Salud Mondays 9:30 a.m.-12:00pm

Are you interested in forming a social club? Call (714) 647-6547

Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-10:30am

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Medicare: HICAP Counselor

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

provides free and objective information and

counseling about Medicare.

A HICAP counselor can help you understand your

specific rights and health care options.

1st Wednesday of the month

Call (714) 647-6540

to schedule an appointment

SeniorServ prepares and delivers meals

directly to the home of homebound, frail,

and socially isolated seniors living in

Central, and North OC.

For more information on

Meals on Wheels,

please call (714) 823-3294.

Important Telephone Numbers

Emergency 9-1-1

Santa Ana Senior Center (714) 647-6540

Santa Ana Graffiti Hotline 1-877-786-7824

Santa Ana Police Department Front Desk (Non-Emergency)

(714) 834-4211

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 1-877-382-4357

Adult Protective Services (24-Hour Hotline) 1-800-451-5155

Santa Ana Housing Authority (714) 667-2200

OC Housing Authority (714) 480-2700

Office On Aging (OC Community Services) (714) 480-6450

OC Social Services Agency (714) 435-5800

Fair Housing Council of Orange County (714) 569-0823

Information & Referral: Help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling & much more

2-1-1

Social Security Administration (SSA) 1-800-772-1213

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

(714) 636-7433

Assistance and Information

Food assistance distribution dates are assigned by the first letter of the registered partici-

pant’s last name. After the applicant qualifies and registers for the program, they will be

provided a card indicating the food pick-up days and times.

2nd Thursday of the month—Blue Card (Last Names A-L)

3rd Thursday of the month—Green Card (Last Names M-Z)

Commodity Food Distribution Dates:

Blue Card (A-L)

March 8 & April 12 (Marzo 8 y Abril 12)

Green Card (M-Z)

March 15 & April 19 (Marzo 15 y Abril 19)

Please Bring a Reusable Bag

or Shopping Cart!

Santa Ana Senior Center is a special place located in historical downtown Santa Ana, where people in their “golden years” come together to celebrate, have fun, spend leisure time, get informed, and stay active in their community.

The senior center is thriving, thanks to collaborative efforts and community support.

We welcome NEW and returning participants. FREE Transportation to and from the center is available! For more information please call (714) 647-6540 to speak with staff.

Welcome to Santa Ana Senior Center • 424 W. Third Street

Santa Ana Senior Center Staff

Isabel Martinez - Senior Program Leader Yolanda Toscano - Program Coordinator

Amber Alva - Senior Clerical Aide Lawrence Yang - Program Leader II

Areli Alonzo - Program Leader II Heliodoro Guerrero - Maintenance Attendant

Enrique Cordova - Maintenance Attendant Francisco Morales - Maintenance Attendant

Nick Galvan Recreation Leader

Erendira Moreno Community Services Supervisor

Senior Transportation Services Yolanda Carrillo - Program Coordinator

Martin Noriega - Driver Daniel Franco - Driver Mario Romero - Driver Jose Aceituno - Driver

Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board

2017—2019

Chairperson: Francine J. Harris Vice-Chair: Cesar Medina Secretary: Linda Mendoza Treasurer: Graciela Silva Members at Large:

Luidina Hamilton, Heladia Campos J., Amalia Molina, Elba Lucero

The Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Carnation Room,

from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you would like more information on the Santa Ana Senior

Center Advisory Board, please call the front desk at (714) 647-6540 and ask for Nick.

Santa Ana Senior Center es un lugar especial situado en el historico centro de la ciudad de Santa Ana, donde la gente de los "años dorados" se reúnen para celebrar, divertirse, pasar el tiempo libre, infórmarse, y permanecer activo en su comunidad.

Santa Ana Senior Center está prosperando, gracias a los esfuerzos de colaboración y apoyo de la comunidad.

Invitamos a NUEVOS y participantes que regresan. Transporte GRATUITO desde y hacia el centro está disponible! Para obtener más información, llame al (714) 647-6540 para hablar con el personal.

Nick Galvan Recreation Leader

Share Your Time and Talent

& Help Make A Difference in Your Community!

If you or someone you know would like to

Volunteer at Santa Ana Senior Center, please

call: (714) 647-6547 for current opportunities

Comparta su Tiempo y Talento

íSea Un Voluntario de Santa Ana Senior Center!

Llame al (714) 647-6547 para oportunidades

Senior Center Daily Activities/Actividades Diarias

8:15 a.m. Morning Billiards / billar

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Tai Chi Exercises

9:30 a.m. Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio

9:30 a.m. Health Workshop / Taller de Salud (Dining Rm.)

10:00 a.m. Lecciones de Guitarra / Guitar Lessons

10:00 a.m. Outdoor Club

10:30 a.m. Lotería / Lottery game

11:00 a.m. Sewing/Costura and Crochet Club

11:00 a.m. Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club

12:00 p.m. SeniorServ Lunch / almuerzo

12:30 p.m. Bingo!

1:30 p.m. Yoga with Maria

4:00 p.m. Billiards and Senior Social Hour

Tuesday / Martes 8:15 a.m. Morning Billiards / billar

8:30 a.m.-10:30 am Table Tennis Club

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Computer Class

9:00 a.m.-10 a.m. Tai Chi Exercises

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Spanish Literacy Class

10:00 a.m. Seminar/Workshop (TBA)

10:30 a.m. Lotería / Lottery game

12:00 p.m. SeniorServ Lunch / almuerzo

12:45 p.m. B-I-N-G-O hosted by SA Senior Club

1:30 p.m. Yoga with Maria

3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games

4:00 p.m. Senior Social Hour

8:15 a.m. Morning Billiards / billar

8:30 a.m.-10:30am Table Tennis Club (Dining Rm.)

9a.m.—9:30 a.m. Tai Chi Exercises

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Computer Class

9:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts, HICAP appts. (1st Wed)

9:00 a.m. Beading (Carnation Rm.) / Origami (last Wed.)

9:30 a.m. Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio

10:00 a.m. Outdoor Fitness

10:30 a.m. Lotería / Lottery game

11:00 a.m. Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club

12:00 p.m. SeniorServ Lunch / almuerzo

1:30 pm Asian American Social Club (dance/sing)

3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games

4:00 p.m. Senior Social Hour

8:15 a.m. Morning Billiards / billar

8:00-10:30am Commodities Distribution (2nd & 3rd Thurs)

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Exercises

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Photoshop Class

10am-11:30 a.m. Mandarin/English Conversation Club

10:30 a.m. Lotería / Lottery game

8:15 a.m. Morning Billiards / billar

8:30 a.m.-10:30 am Table Tennis Club (Dining Rm.)

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Photoshop Class

9:30 a.m. Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio

10:30 a.m. Lotería / Lottery game

12:00 p.m. SeniorServ Lunch / almuerzo

12:45 p.m. B-I-N-G-O hosted by SA Senior Club

3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games

4:00 p.m. Senior Social Hour

Chinese Opera Club - 2nd Friday, 2:00 p.m.

Santa Ana Senior Center enhances the quality of life for seniors by providing various

services, programs, and activities that encourage independence. It also serves as a referral and information center

that host a health fair and informative workshops. By keeping in touch with the community, bonding with peers,

receiving recognition, and engaging in meaningful activities in a place where age is honored, seniors are able to

maintain their independence and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

Monday / Lunes

Wednesday / Miercoles

Thursday / Jueves

11:00 a.m. Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club

12:00 p.m. SeniorServ Lunch / almuerzo

12:30 p.m. Bingo!

1:30 p.m. Yoga with Maria

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Photography & Acting Class

3:30 p.m. Billiards / Senior Social Hour

Friday / Viernes

Culinary Arts Club/Club de Artes Culinarias

every first & last Monday at 1p.m.

*Schedule may change periodically. Please call (714) 647-6540 or visit the senior center for latest programming.