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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ADULT CENTER SERVICES GUIDE

385 S. FIRST STREET, EL CENTRO CA 92243 JANUARY 2017

Crochet Program

Come and learn how to make fun and different things

out of yarn. This crochet program teaches seniors and

adults how to create different things from their

wonderful hands. Scarves and beanies for the winter,

baby blankets and yarn slippers are some of the crafts

this fine program has to offer. Whether you’re a man or

a woman, learning how to create these things is

amazing. No Instructor.

Cost: Free Days: Wednesdays Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adult Walking Club

Looking for a new way to motivate yourself and others to get moving? Come and start your morning with us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion indoor track. Walk at your own pace.

Cost: $1.00 (Free for registered participants) Days: Mondays Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Senior Games

Come and play great games. We have a variety of games like dominoes, playing cards, Monopoly, UNO, Nintendo Wii games, Chess & Checkers, Scrabble and many more.

Cost: Free Bingo Days: Fridays Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tai Chi Chuan

The purpose of this program is to introduce the

health benefits that Tai Chi Chuan can offer. Tai Chi

Chuan is designed to improve the quality of life by

using slow pace movements along with deep

breathing techniques. Tai Chi Uniform: White

T-Shirt with Black Kung-Fu Pants.

Cost: $35.00 per month Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Senior Nutrition Program

Senior Programs are provided to you through

contracts with the Imperial County Area Agency on

Aging through funding received from the California

Department of Aging. Contact the AAA at

(442) 265-7000 for further program information.

Phone: 760-353-2748

Suggested Donation: $2.00

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Coloring Therapy

The sense of calm that you may experience when coloring may be due to the simplicity of the activity. Recent studies have shown that the majority feel like they are constantly looking at a screen, and crave a slower pace of life. Coloring can provide a much needed distraction from stress, and the experience can transport us back to easier, childhood days. Cost: Free Days: Monday - Friday Time: Anytime

Senior Basic Exercise

Come in and enjoy a nice class of basic exercises for

seniors and adults. From one pound weight

exercises to stretch bands we strive to stay active

and healthy.

Cost: Free Days: Tuesdays & Thursday Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Basic Yoga Instructional Exercises

Learn basic chair yoga and breathing exercises with

an instructional DVD.

Cost: Free Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jewelry Program

Have a great time learning how to make earrings,

necklaces and bracelets. The first project is free.

Please bring any bead jewelry material and tools to

class after that.

Cost: Free

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.




Intro to Computers

A course that is offered to seniors and adults who wish to learn the basics of computers. Explore various programs such as Microsoft Word, Internet, send e-mails and many more features that Windows has to offer. This course has a limit of four (2) students per class.

Cost: $25.00 per month

$15.00 per month for seniors (62+)

Level 1 - Beginning I - Mondays & Wednesdays

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (English)

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Level 2 - Beginning II - Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (English)

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Level 3 - Beginning III - Friday 10:00 - 11:00

Karaoke

Come join us for a fun hour of singing, music, and

fun! Every last Friday of the month we will be

having “Karaoke Hour”. Choose a song to sing or

come and listen to others perform as well!

Cost: Free Day: January 6 & 20 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

Every second Tuesday of the month we will be doing

painting, drawings, art history and more. Join us for a

great time and create different art.

Cost: Free Days: TBD




Come Dance With Me!

Dance helps keep both the body and the brain active. Join us and learn how to dance different dance styles such as line dancing, Latin, senior hip hop, and many more. Class limited to 15 students per month. Cost: Free Days: Fridays Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Beginning Piano Lessons

Are you interested in learning the basics of playing piano? Join us once a week and learn music theory, including how to read notes, rhythm, and musical symbols on a staff. No experience needed, just the will to learn. (Classes will resume February) (Wait List)

Class limited to 4 students per month. Beginning I Cost: Free

Days: Mondays Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm

English Language Conversation Course

Come in and practice speaking & listening to

conversations in English . This course will help in-

crease your vocabulary and improve verbal skills for:

going to coffee shops & restaurants, grocery & cloth-

ing shopping, asking for assistance and making Dr.

appointments. (Waitlist Only)

Cost: Free Days: Tuesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.




Zumba Gold

Zumba Fitness is an interval-style, dance based

workout. This program will use a variety of rhythms,

including Latin and world music, to provide a low

impact workout for older adults. The easy-to-follow

choreography will focus on balance, coordination,

and range of motion. The fun and varied music will

also provide a party like atmosphere for socialization,

enjoyment, and stress relief.

Cost: $15 per month or $3 per Class Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 2:00 pm -3:00 pm

Adult Center Contacts

Police (Non-Emergency)………760-352-2111 El Centro Community Center.…………………….…...760-337-4555

Area Agency on Aging………...800-510-2020 El Centro Adult Center …………………..……………….760-370-0160

Elder Law & Advocacy ………..760-353-0223 Poison Control…………………………...………..….…...….1-800-222-1222

El Centro Fire Department….760-337-4530 IVT Ride……………………………………….....………………..760-337-1760

Beginning II Cost: Free

Days: Thursdays Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The University of California “Calfresh Nutrition Education” partners

up with the City of El Centro Adult Center to sponsor a four week

class for the month of February. Martha Lopez will be the instructor

leading the “Eat Smart, Live Strong Nutrition Education” classes

which teach adults and seniors fun and healthy ways to prepare

meals at home.

Days: February (7, 14, 21, 28) 2017

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Where: El Centro Adult Center 385 S. First Street El Centro, CA 92243

For registration and more information call the Adult Center: (760) 370-0160

Blood Pressure Check Provided by Imperial County Public Health Department: January 19 at 10:00 am

Senior Executive Club Meeting: January 16, 2016 Senior Club Meeting: January 19, 2016

Korean War Veterans: January 11, 2016 Adult Center Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Calendar of Activities January 2017 2 Mon ADULT CENTER CLOSED 3 Tue

9:30 - 10:30 Tai-Chi Class 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers II (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers II (Span.) 10:30 - 11:15 Basic Exercise 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga DVD 2:00 - 3:00 Zumba Gold

4 Wed 9:00 - 11:30 Crochet 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga DVD 1:00 - 3:00 Jewelry Class

5 Thu 9:30 - 10:30 Tai-Chi Class 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 10:30 - 11:15 Basic Exercise 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga DVD 2:00 - 3:00 Zumba Gold

6 Fri 10:00 - 11:30 Intro to Computers III 11:30 - 12:00 Senior Nutrition 12:00 - 1:00 Bingo 1:00 - 2:00 Come Dance With Me! 2:00 - 3:00 Karaoke!

9 9:00 - 10:00 Walking Club 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 11:30 -12:30 Senior Nutrition

10 9:30 - 10:30 Tai-Chi Class 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers II (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers II (Span.) 10:30 - 11:15 Basic Exercise 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 3:00 English Conversation Course 2:00 - 3:00 Zumba Gold

11 9:00 - 11:30 Crochet 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga DVD 1:00 - 3:00 Jewelry Class

12 9:30 - 10:30 Tai-Chi Class 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 10:30 - 11:15 Basic Exercise 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga DVD 2:00 - 3:00 Zumba Gold

13 10:00 - 11:30 Intro to Computers III 11:30 - 12:00 Senior Nutrition 12:00 - 1:00 Bingo 1:00 - 2:00 Come Dance With Me! 2:00 - 3:00 Music Therapy

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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Adult Center Closed




20 9:00 - 11:00 Winter Talent Show 11:30 - 12:00 Senior Nutrition 12:00 - 1:00 Bingo 1:00 - 2:00 Come Dance With Me! 2:00 - 3:00 Karaoke!

23 9:00 - 10:00 Walking Club 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition




27 10:00 - 11:30 Intro to Computers III 11:30 - 12:00 Senior Nutrition 12:00 - 1:00 Bingo 1:00 - 2:00 Come Dance With Me! 2:00 - 3:00 Music Therapy

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9:00 - 10:00 Walking Club 10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Computers (Eng.) 11:30 -12:30 Intro to Computers (Span.) 11:30 - 12:30 Senior Nutrition








Wonderland Tea Party

The El Centro Adult Center had a “Wonderland Tea Party” on

November 17, 2016. Adults and seniors had a good time dressing up,

tried different types of tea, ate delicious food and played fun games.

We will be having a Talent Show this coming winter!

Sign up to show off your talents and put on a great performance.

It’s never too late to shine...

Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Place: Adult Center, 385 South First St. El Centro, CA 92243

For more information call the Adult Center: (760) 370-0160

Winter Talent Show

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