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2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 2 Issue: 1

Mark your Calendar Lots of planned activities ...... 2

PSW ReceptionReception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing .......................... 2

Instructor Spotlight Meet Jae Newman ............... 4

Health & Fitness CornerFebruary is Heart Health Month .................................. 4

Around TownStrut Your Best St. Patty’s Style ..5

Did you know?Book Exchange at Person Senior Wing ....................... 5

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities Crab Feed Tickets Available … 6

This year, celebrate the Irish Holiday with a walk, jog or run in the third annual St.

Patrick’s Day 5K hosted by Santa Rosa Rec & Parks and Fleet Feet Sports on Sunday, March 16, 2014! And while the pace you choose to take on the trail makes no differ-ence, your St. Patty’s Day style does because the judged costume contest presented by Wine Country Radio returns this year! This fun event is for everyone, so sign up your families… the kids, grandkids and even the dog!

The 5K route will start and finish in Juilliard Park and post-race festivities include live music, great gifts, food trucks and, of course, the costume contest. All event proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Rec & Parks.

For more information, visit www.srcity.org/spdrun or call (707) 535-3737. Online registration opens January 19, 2014.

Don’t delay –registration prices increase in March .

The Person Senior Wing is now accepting book donations for “Roberta’s Reading Room” the library and book exchange on the second floor. We will be selling gently used paperback and hardback books as well as puzzles. Paperbacks will be sold for $1 and hardbacks for $2. We are happy to now accept your donation of books to add to the library’s collection.

Please remember theseguidelines when preparing your books for donations:

• Donations of up to 2 boxes/bags at a time are accepted during open hours.• Please do NOT leave donations outside the doors when we are closed.

We DO NOT accept the following:

• Encyclopedia sets • Magazines or National Geographic• Time-Life book sets • Books with mold/mildew, cigarette smell, very worn covers, missing or torn pages• Children’s books • Music records and cassettes, instructional material CD/cassettes • Children’s classroom textbooks or teachers guidesPlease help us by following these guidelines as we have a limited number of volunteers sorting through these donations.

Try Something NEW for the New Year! INSIDe THIS ISSUe!

Try Something NEW!

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Around Town

Strut Your Best St. Patty’s Style at the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K

For accessible information call (707)543-3292/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm

Did You Know?Roberta’s Reading Room Book Sales

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Jan/Feb 2014

1. Make New Friends

Have you been playing scrabble or cards online? Why don’t you come down to the center for a game and meet new people! We offer Mah-Jong, Poker, Hand & Foot, Pinochle and more. See the drop-in schedule for times and days. Don’t play alone.

2. Fitness and Weight Loss

Exercise doesn’t have to be a drag. We have a number of fun activities: line dancing, table tennis, and belly dancing are just a few of the amusing ways you could get more active. And find something you like! You don’t have to commit, just give it a try - our exercise classes are all drop-in and beginners are always welcome.

3. Enjoy Life More

Become the artist you have longed to be. Learn to draw, paint or create mosaics. We have talented and friendly art instructors who will help focus your creativity and take your art to the next level.

4. Learn Something New

We have a great group of volun-teers and staff here to share their passions with you. Have you considered learning how to strum a ukulele, jam on the harmonica or learn to speak Spanish? All these opportunities are available at the Senior Centers. All levels are wel-come; come explore your interests!

www.srcity.org/seniors

The New Year is a great time to reflect on the past, but more importantly it’s a time to focus on making the future fantastic. If you have goals or resolutions for the New Year, we want to help you fulfill the promises you made to yourself.

Here are some ideas on how to make the most of next year …

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A Final BIG “Thank YOU”

Join us February 20, 2014 from 3:30-5:00pm for a Reception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing.

You will hear from the people who made this facility pos-sible and get a chance to take a peek at the whole building.

As we wrap-up this project, it is important to reflect on the path that led us here and the people who walked that path with us. We would like to say “thank you” one more time to the many hands that made this center a reality. Barbara Holmes president of Seniors Inc. put it best, de-scribing the decade long process as “once merely the idea of a few, which eventually became a passion for many volunteers, board members and community supporters alike. That passion led us to never give up and never let go, and culminated in a new and beautiful senior center where all can gather, enjoy, and make many memories for generations to come.”

To all who touched this project – THANK YOU; we are truly grateful.

February is Heart Health MonthCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke – equivalent to 2,200 deaths per day. This month, we are highlighting Million Hearts™, an initia-tive dedicated to preventing the nation’s leading killers and empowering everyone to make heart-healthy choices.

We can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

Prevention starts with every-one. Protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke by understanding the risks and taking these steps•Get up and move your body

by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

•Know your ABCS: • Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin

every day. • Find out if you have high

Blood pressure or Cholesterol, and if you do, get effective treatment.

• If you Smoke, get help to quit.

•Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and veg-etables and low in sodium and Trans fat.

•Take control of your heart health by following your doc-tor’s prescription instructions.

To learn more, visit http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Learn more about responding to a heart related emergency. Join us for a free CPR/AED class Thursday, February 13, 2014, 1-3pm Person Senior Wing. Please RSVP # 71810

SOURCE: http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Jae Newman is a Pilates and Movement Educator. Her classes focus on 5 core components – balance, breath, core strength, flexibility and posture. Pilates has many benefits; practitioners report they are stronger, longer, leaner, and have an easier time accomplishing the tasks of ev-eryday life. Jae wants to, “help people live a healthier more com-fortable life” and she is prepared to help you reach your goals.

Jae has 12 years of Pilates teach-ing experience. She has taught hundreds of people the joy and

work of Pilates. She is known for her patience and working with special populations and condi-tions including non-exercisers, seniors, pre and post-surgeries needs (including joint replace-ment) and weight loss.

Look for Jae’s “Pilates as We Age” class at the Person Senior Wing T/Th 9:30-10:30am, drop-in $7. Jae will also be offering a “Practical Movement” class in the spring, look for more informa-tion in the Spring/Summer Activ-ity Guide which will be available the first week of February.

Drop-In Activity Schedule Instructor Spotlight

Introducing Jae Newman

Jae Newman

Health & Fitness Corner

Finley Community CenterMONDAY12:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:15 Duplicate Bridge $4.00FriDAy1:00-4:00 Ballroom Dance $8.00

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Mark Your Calendar BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing LBHG = Luther Burbank Home & Garden

JANUARY

Jan 1 Centers CLOSED, New Year’s DayJan 3 NO DANCEJan 10 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyJan 16 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCJan 17 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyJan 20 Centers CLOSED, MLK Day Jan 24 Dance, Carl Green, FinleyJan 31 Dance, Jess Petty, FinleyJan 31 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

FEBRUARY

Feb 7 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, FinleyFeb 14 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyFeb 15 Crab Feed at FinleyFeb 17 Centers CLOSED Presidents DayFeb 20 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCFeb 20 Project Completion Reception, PSW Feb 21 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyFeb 28 Carl GreenFeb 28 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

February is Heart Health Month

Go Paperless

Have Zest for Life Newsletter emailed to you and reduce paper clutter, receive your copy hot off the virtual presses, and help the center save money! It’s simple, just visit www.srcity.org/seniors and click on “e-subscribe to Zest for Life” in the right hand column.

• Free activities require a Senior Center Membership

Please Note: Ballroom dances are now $8.

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

Thursday Morning Motivations Water Fluoridation in Sonoma County Presented by Dawna Gallagher-Stroeh. An opportunity to have your questions about water fluoridation answered. Thurs, January 9, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64351

Sequoia Senior Solutions Stanton Lawson from Sequoia Senior Solutions will demonstrate how we can live longer, more independently, in our own homes at incredibly low costs. If you are concerned about the rising cost of living at home as we age, this is the discussion you want to listen to! Thurs, February 13, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64352

Bennett VAlley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Rd • (707) 545-8608monDAy9:00-10:10 Tai Chi $4.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre Reg9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.0010:30-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre RegtueSDAy 9:30-11:00 Basic Spanish $2.009:30-11:00 Intermediate Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Advanced Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Conversational Spanish $2.0011:00-12:00 Introduction to Spanish $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.00WeDneSDAy9:00-10:00 Rosen Method Exercise $7.009:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg9:00-12:00 Ladies Billiards $2.009:30-12:00 Blood Pressure FREE10:30-2:00 Chinese Mahjong $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg11:00-12:30 Line Dance $2.0012:00-2:00 Party Bridge $2.00thurSDAy9:00-10:00 Tai Chi w/ Dr Carl $3.009:00-11:00 Wii Games $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:15-11:30 Silver Singers Choral $2.0010:30-12:00 Neuropathy 1st Thurs $2.0010:30-11:30 Thurs Morn Motivations 2nd Th FREE10:30-12:30 Whist $2.0011:15-2:00 Party Bridge Lessons $2.0011:00-12:00 Caregiver Support 3rd Thurs Free11:00-12:00 Use It or Lose It 3rd Thurs Free12:00-1:00 Legal Aid Clinic 1st Thurs FreeFriDAy9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:00 Chair Yoga $4.009:00-11:00 Computer Lab $1.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.00

PerSon Senior Wing 2060 College Ave. • (707) 543-3745monDAy9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0010:00-2:00 Hand and Foot $2.0010:30-12:00 History $2.0011:00-12:00 Beginning Ukulele $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:00-12:30 Harmonica $2.0012:30-3:30 Party Bridge $2.001:30-3:00 Book Club 3rd Mon $2.00tueSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0010:00-11:00 Zumba Basics $6.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-3:00 Pedro $2.001:30-2:30 Belly Dance Fitness $5.002:00-4:00 Photography 1st & 2nd Tues $2.00WeDneSDAy9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-11:30 Discussion Group $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:00-3:00 Experienced Ukulele $2.001:00-4:00 Scrabble $2.001:30-4:30 Ping Pong $2.00thurSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-4:00 Texas Hold’em Poker $2.00FriDAy 9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:30 Mah Jong $2.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.0010:30-12:00 Experienced Line Dance $2.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0012:45-4:30 Ping Pong $2.002:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $2.00

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A Final BIG “Thank YOU”

Join us February 20, 2014 from 3:30-5:00pm for a Reception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing.

You will hear from the people who made this facility pos-sible and get a chance to take a peek at the whole building.

As we wrap-up this project, it is important to reflect on the path that led us here and the people who walked that path with us. We would like to say “thank you” one more time to the many hands that made this center a reality. Barbara Holmes president of Seniors Inc. put it best, de-scribing the decade long process as “once merely the idea of a few, which eventually became a passion for many volunteers, board members and community supporters alike. That passion led us to never give up and never let go, and culminated in a new and beautiful senior center where all can gather, enjoy, and make many memories for generations to come.”

To all who touched this project – THANK YOU; we are truly grateful.

February is Heart Health MonthCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke – equivalent to 2,200 deaths per day. This month, we are highlighting Million Hearts™, an initia-tive dedicated to preventing the nation’s leading killers and empowering everyone to make heart-healthy choices.

We can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

Prevention starts with every-one. Protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke by understanding the risks and taking these steps•Get up and move your body

by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

•Know your ABCS: • Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin

every day. • Find out if you have high

Blood pressure or Cholesterol, and if you do, get effective treatment.

• If you Smoke, get help to quit.

•Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and veg-etables and low in sodium and Trans fat.

•Take control of your heart health by following your doc-tor’s prescription instructions.

To learn more, visit http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Learn more about responding to a heart related emergency. Join us for a free CPR/AED class Thursday, February 13, 2014, 1-3pm Person Senior Wing. Please RSVP # 71810

SOURCE: http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Jae Newman is a Pilates and Movement Educator. Her classes focus on 5 core components – balance, breath, core strength, flexibility and posture. Pilates has many benefits; practitioners report they are stronger, longer, leaner, and have an easier time accomplishing the tasks of ev-eryday life. Jae wants to, “help people live a healthier more com-fortable life” and she is prepared to help you reach your goals.

Jae has 12 years of Pilates teach-ing experience. She has taught hundreds of people the joy and

work of Pilates. She is known for her patience and working with special populations and condi-tions including non-exercisers, seniors, pre and post-surgeries needs (including joint replace-ment) and weight loss.

Look for Jae’s “Pilates as We Age” class at the Person Senior Wing T/Th 9:30-10:30am, drop-in $7. Jae will also be offering a “Practical Movement” class in the spring, look for more informa-tion in the Spring/Summer Activ-ity Guide which will be available the first week of February.

Drop-In Activity Schedule Instructor Spotlight

Introducing Jae Newman

Jae Newman

Health & Fitness Corner

Finley Community CenterMONDAY12:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:15 Duplicate Bridge $4.00FriDAy1:00-4:00 Ballroom Dance $8.00

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Mark Your Calendar BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing LBHG = Luther Burbank Home & Garden

JANUARY

Jan 1 Centers CLOSED, New Year’s DayJan 3 NO DANCEJan 10 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyJan 16 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCJan 17 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyJan 20 Centers CLOSED, MLK Day Jan 24 Dance, Carl Green, FinleyJan 31 Dance, Jess Petty, FinleyJan 31 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

FEBRUARY

Feb 7 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, FinleyFeb 14 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyFeb 15 Crab Feed at FinleyFeb 17 Centers CLOSED Presidents DayFeb 20 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCFeb 20 Project Completion Reception, PSW Feb 21 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyFeb 28 Carl GreenFeb 28 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

February is Heart Health Month

Go Paperless

Have Zest for Life Newsletter emailed to you and reduce paper clutter, receive your copy hot off the virtual presses, and help the center save money! It’s simple, just visit www.srcity.org/seniors and click on “e-subscribe to Zest for Life” in the right hand column.

• Free activities require a Senior Center Membership

Please Note: Ballroom dances are now $8.

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

Thursday Morning Motivations Water Fluoridation in Sonoma County Presented by Dawna Gallagher-Stroeh. An opportunity to have your questions about water fluoridation answered. Thurs, January 9, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64351

Sequoia Senior Solutions Stanton Lawson from Sequoia Senior Solutions will demonstrate how we can live longer, more independently, in our own homes at incredibly low costs. If you are concerned about the rising cost of living at home as we age, this is the discussion you want to listen to! Thurs, February 13, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64352

Bennett VAlley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Rd • (707) 545-8608monDAy9:00-10:10 Tai Chi $4.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre Reg9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.0010:30-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre RegtueSDAy 9:30-11:00 Basic Spanish $2.009:30-11:00 Intermediate Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Advanced Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Conversational Spanish $2.0011:00-12:00 Introduction to Spanish $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.00WeDneSDAy9:00-10:00 Rosen Method Exercise $7.009:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg9:00-12:00 Ladies Billiards $2.009:30-12:00 Blood Pressure FREE10:30-2:00 Chinese Mahjong $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg11:00-12:30 Line Dance $2.0012:00-2:00 Party Bridge $2.00thurSDAy9:00-10:00 Tai Chi w/ Dr Carl $3.009:00-11:00 Wii Games $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:15-11:30 Silver Singers Choral $2.0010:30-12:00 Neuropathy 1st Thurs $2.0010:30-11:30 Thurs Morn Motivations 2nd Th FREE10:30-12:30 Whist $2.0011:15-2:00 Party Bridge Lessons $2.0011:00-12:00 Caregiver Support 3rd Thurs Free11:00-12:00 Use It or Lose It 3rd Thurs Free12:00-1:00 Legal Aid Clinic 1st Thurs FreeFriDAy9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:00 Chair Yoga $4.009:00-11:00 Computer Lab $1.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.00

PerSon Senior Wing 2060 College Ave. • (707) 543-3745monDAy9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0010:00-2:00 Hand and Foot $2.0010:30-12:00 History $2.0011:00-12:00 Beginning Ukulele $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:00-12:30 Harmonica $2.0012:30-3:30 Party Bridge $2.001:30-3:00 Book Club 3rd Mon $2.00tueSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0010:00-11:00 Zumba Basics $6.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-3:00 Pedro $2.001:30-2:30 Belly Dance Fitness $5.002:00-4:00 Photography 1st & 2nd Tues $2.00WeDneSDAy9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-11:30 Discussion Group $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:00-3:00 Experienced Ukulele $2.001:00-4:00 Scrabble $2.001:30-4:30 Ping Pong $2.00thurSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-4:00 Texas Hold’em Poker $2.00FriDAy 9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:30 Mah Jong $2.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.0010:30-12:00 Experienced Line Dance $2.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0012:45-4:30 Ping Pong $2.002:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $2.00

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A Final BIG “Thank YOU”

Join us February 20, 2014 from 3:30-5:00pm for a Reception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing.

You will hear from the people who made this facility pos-sible and get a chance to take a peek at the whole building.

As we wrap-up this project, it is important to reflect on the path that led us here and the people who walked that path with us. We would like to say “thank you” one more time to the many hands that made this center a reality. Barbara Holmes president of Seniors Inc. put it best, de-scribing the decade long process as “once merely the idea of a few, which eventually became a passion for many volunteers, board members and community supporters alike. That passion led us to never give up and never let go, and culminated in a new and beautiful senior center where all can gather, enjoy, and make many memories for generations to come.”

To all who touched this project – THANK YOU; we are truly grateful.

February is Heart Health MonthCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke – equivalent to 2,200 deaths per day. This month, we are highlighting Million Hearts™, an initia-tive dedicated to preventing the nation’s leading killers and empowering everyone to make heart-healthy choices.

We can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

Prevention starts with every-one. Protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke by understanding the risks and taking these steps•Get up and move your body

by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

•Know your ABCS: • Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin

every day. • Find out if you have high

Blood pressure or Cholesterol, and if you do, get effective treatment.

• If you Smoke, get help to quit.

•Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and veg-etables and low in sodium and Trans fat.

•Take control of your heart health by following your doc-tor’s prescription instructions.

To learn more, visit http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Learn more about responding to a heart related emergency. Join us for a free CPR/AED class Thursday, February 13, 2014, 1-3pm Person Senior Wing. Please RSVP # 71810

SOURCE: http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

Jae Newman is a Pilates and Movement Educator. Her classes focus on 5 core components – balance, breath, core strength, flexibility and posture. Pilates has many benefits; practitioners report they are stronger, longer, leaner, and have an easier time accomplishing the tasks of ev-eryday life. Jae wants to, “help people live a healthier more com-fortable life” and she is prepared to help you reach your goals.

Jae has 12 years of Pilates teach-ing experience. She has taught hundreds of people the joy and

work of Pilates. She is known for her patience and working with special populations and condi-tions including non-exercisers, seniors, pre and post-surgeries needs (including joint replace-ment) and weight loss.

Look for Jae’s “Pilates as We Age” class at the Person Senior Wing T/Th 9:30-10:30am, drop-in $7. Jae will also be offering a “Practical Movement” class in the spring, look for more informa-tion in the Spring/Summer Activ-ity Guide which will be available the first week of February.

Drop-In Activity Schedule Instructor Spotlight

Introducing Jae Newman

Jae Newman

Health & Fitness Corner

Finley Community CenterMONDAY12:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:15 Duplicate Bridge $4.00FriDAy1:00-4:00 Ballroom Dance $8.00

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Mark Your Calendar BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing LBHG = Luther Burbank Home & Garden

JANUARY

Jan 1 Centers CLOSED, New Year’s DayJan 3 NO DANCEJan 10 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyJan 16 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCJan 17 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyJan 20 Centers CLOSED, MLK Day Jan 24 Dance, Carl Green, FinleyJan 31 Dance, Jess Petty, FinleyJan 31 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

FEBRUARY

Feb 7 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, FinleyFeb 14 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, FinleyFeb 15 Crab Feed at FinleyFeb 17 Centers CLOSED Presidents DayFeb 20 9-Ball Tournament, BVSCFeb 20 Project Completion Reception, PSW Feb 21 Dance, Steve Luther, FinleyFeb 28 Carl GreenFeb 28 Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip

February is Heart Health Month

Go Paperless

Have Zest for Life Newsletter emailed to you and reduce paper clutter, receive your copy hot off the virtual presses, and help the center save money! It’s simple, just visit www.srcity.org/seniors and click on “e-subscribe to Zest for Life” in the right hand column.

• Free activities require a Senior Center Membership

Please Note: Ballroom dances are now $8.

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

Thursday Morning Motivations Water Fluoridation in Sonoma County Presented by Dawna Gallagher-Stroeh. An opportunity to have your questions about water fluoridation answered. Thurs, January 9, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64351

Sequoia Senior Solutions Stanton Lawson from Sequoia Senior Solutions will demonstrate how we can live longer, more independently, in our own homes at incredibly low costs. If you are concerned about the rising cost of living at home as we age, this is the discussion you want to listen to! Thurs, February 13, 2014, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #64352

Bennett VAlley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Rd • (707) 545-8608monDAy9:00-10:10 Tai Chi $4.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre Reg9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.0010:30-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre RegtueSDAy 9:30-11:00 Basic Spanish $2.009:30-11:00 Intermediate Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Advanced Spanish $2.0011:00-12:30 Conversational Spanish $2.0011:00-12:00 Introduction to Spanish $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.00WeDneSDAy9:00-10:00 Rosen Method Exercise $7.009:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg9:00-12:00 Ladies Billiards $2.009:30-12:00 Blood Pressure FREE10:30-2:00 Chinese Mahjong $2.0011:00-12:30 Computer Classes Pre-Reg11:00-12:30 Line Dance $2.0012:00-2:00 Party Bridge $2.00thurSDAy9:00-10:00 Tai Chi w/ Dr Carl $3.009:00-11:00 Wii Games $2.0010:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend $3.0010:15-11:30 Silver Singers Choral $2.0010:30-12:00 Neuropathy 1st Thurs $2.0010:30-11:30 Thurs Morn Motivations 2nd Th FREE10:30-12:30 Whist $2.0011:15-2:00 Party Bridge Lessons $2.0011:00-12:00 Caregiver Support 3rd Thurs Free11:00-12:00 Use It or Lose It 3rd Thurs Free12:00-1:00 Legal Aid Clinic 1st Thurs FreeFriDAy9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise $2.009:00-10:00 Chair Yoga $4.009:00-11:00 Computer Lab $1.0011:00-2:00 Bingo $2.00

PerSon Senior Wing 2060 College Ave. • (707) 543-3745monDAy9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:00 Needlecraft $2.0010:00-2:00 Hand and Foot $2.0010:30-12:00 History $2.0011:00-12:00 Beginning Ukulele $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:00-12:30 Harmonica $2.0012:30-3:30 Party Bridge $2.001:30-3:00 Book Club 3rd Mon $2.00tueSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0010:00-11:00 Zumba Basics $6.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-3:00 Pedro $2.001:30-2:30 Belly Dance Fitness $5.002:00-4:00 Photography 1st & 2nd Tues $2.00WeDneSDAy9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-11:30 Discussion Group $2.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:00-3:00 Experienced Ukulele $2.001:00-4:00 Scrabble $2.001:30-4:30 Ping Pong $2.00thurSDAy 9:30-10:30 Pilates as We Age $7.0011:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7.001:00-4:00 Texas Hold’em Poker $2.00FriDAy 9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6.009:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $2.0010:00-12:30 Mah Jong $2.0010:30-11:30 Better Balance $4.0010:30-12:00 Experienced Line Dance $2.0012:30-4:00 Pinochle $2.0012:30-4:00 Bridge/Exp Players $2.0012:45-4:30 Ping Pong $2.002:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $2.00

PRSRT STDu.S. PoSTage

PaIDPeRmIT no. 470SanTa RoSa, ca

2060 W. College Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Recreation & Parks

2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 2 Issue: 1

Mark your Calendar Lots of planned activities ...... 2

PSW ReceptionReception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing .......................... 2

Instructor Spotlight Meet Jae Newman ............... 4

Health & Fitness CornerFebruary is Heart Health Month .................................. 4

Around TownStrut Your Best St. Patty’s Style ..5

Did you know?Book Exchange at Person Senior Wing ....................... 5

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities Crab Feed Tickets Available … 6

This year, celebrate the Irish Holiday with a walk, jog or run in the third annual St.

Patrick’s Day 5K hosted by Santa Rosa Rec & Parks and Fleet Feet Sports on Sunday, March 16, 2014! And while the pace you choose to take on the trail makes no differ-ence, your St. Patty’s Day style does because the judged costume contest presented by Wine Country Radio returns this year! This fun event is for everyone, so sign up your families… the kids, grandkids and even the dog!

The 5K route will start and finish in Juilliard Park and post-race festivities include live music, great gifts, food trucks and, of course, the costume contest. All event proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Rec & Parks.

For more information, visit www.srcity.org/spdrun or call (707) 535-3737. Online registration opens January 19, 2014.

Don’t delay –registration prices increase in March .

The Person Senior Wing is now accepting book donations for “Roberta’s Reading Room” the library and book exchange on the second floor. We will be selling gently used paperback and hardback books as well as puzzles. Paperbacks will be sold for $1 and hardbacks for $2. We are happy to now accept your donation of books to add to the library’s collection.

Please remember theseguidelines when preparing your books for donations:

• Donations of up to 2 boxes/bags at a time are accepted during open hours.• Please do NOT leave donations outside the doors when we are closed.

We DO NOT accept the following:

• Encyclopedia sets • Magazines or National Geographic• Time-Life book sets • Books with mold/mildew, cigarette smell, very worn covers, missing or torn pages• Children’s books • Music records and cassettes, instructional material CD/cassettes • Children’s classroom textbooks or teachers guidesPlease help us by following these guidelines as we have a limited number of volunteers sorting through these donations.

Try Something NEW for the New Year! INSIDe THIS ISSUe!

Try Something NEW!

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Around Town

Strut Your Best St. Patty’s Style at the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K

For accessible information call (707)543-3292/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm

Did You Know?Roberta’s Reading Room Book Sales

5 16

Jan/Feb 2014

1. Make New Friends

Have you been playing scrabble or cards online? Why don’t you come down to the center for a game and meet new people! We offer Mah-Jong, Poker, Hand & Foot, Pinochle and more. See the drop-in schedule for times and days. Don’t play alone.

2. Fitness and Weight Loss

Exercise doesn’t have to be a drag. We have a number of fun activities: line dancing, table tennis, and belly dancing are just a few of the amusing ways you could get more active. And find something you like! You don’t have to commit, just give it a try - our exercise classes are all drop-in and beginners are always welcome.

3. Enjoy Life More

Become the artist you have longed to be. Learn to draw, paint or create mosaics. We have talented and friendly art instructors who will help focus your creativity and take your art to the next level.

4. Learn Something New

We have a great group of volun-teers and staff here to share their passions with you. Have you considered learning how to strum a ukulele, jam on the harmonica or learn to speak Spanish? All these opportunities are available at the Senior Centers. All levels are wel-come; come explore your interests!

www.srcity.org/seniors

The New Year is a great time to reflect on the past, but more importantly it’s a time to focus on making the future fantastic. If you have goals or resolutions for the New Year, we want to help you fulfill the promises you made to yourself.

Here are some ideas on how to make the most of next year …

PRSRT STDu.S. PoSTage

PaIDPeRmIT no. 470SanTa RoSa, ca

2060 W. College Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Recreation & Parks

2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 2 Issue: 1

Mark your Calendar Lots of planned activities ...... 2

PSW ReceptionReception to Celebrate the Completion of the Person Senior Wing .......................... 2

Instructor Spotlight Meet Jae Newman ............... 4

Health & Fitness CornerFebruary is Heart Health Month .................................. 4

Around TownStrut Your Best St. Patty’s Style ..5

Did you know?Book Exchange at Person Senior Wing ....................... 5

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities Crab Feed Tickets Available … 6

This year, celebrate the Irish Holiday with a walk, jog or run in the third annual St.

Patrick’s Day 5K hosted by Santa Rosa Rec & Parks and Fleet Feet Sports on Sunday, March 16, 2014! And while the pace you choose to take on the trail makes no differ-ence, your St. Patty’s Day style does because the judged costume contest presented by Wine Country Radio returns this year! This fun event is for everyone, so sign up your families… the kids, grandkids and even the dog!

The 5K route will start and finish in Juilliard Park and post-race festivities include live music, great gifts, food trucks and, of course, the costume contest. All event proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Rec & Parks.

For more information, visit www.srcity.org/spdrun or call (707) 535-3737. Online registration opens January 19, 2014.

Don’t delay –registration prices increase in March .

The Person Senior Wing is now accepting book donations for “Roberta’s Reading Room” the library and book exchange on the second floor. We will be selling gently used paperback and hardback books as well as puzzles. Paperbacks will be sold for $1 and hardbacks for $2. We are happy to now accept your donation of books to add to the library’s collection.

Please remember theseguidelines when preparing your books for donations:

• Donations of up to 2 boxes/bags at a time are accepted during open hours.• Please do NOT leave donations outside the doors when we are closed.

We DO NOT accept the following:

• Encyclopedia sets • Magazines or National Geographic• Time-Life book sets • Books with mold/mildew, cigarette smell, very worn covers, missing or torn pages• Children’s books • Music records and cassettes, instructional material CD/cassettes • Children’s classroom textbooks or teachers guidesPlease help us by following these guidelines as we have a limited number of volunteers sorting through these donations.

Try Something NEW for the New Year! INSIDe THIS ISSUe!

Try Something NEW!

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Around Town

Strut Your Best St. Patty’s Style at the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K

For accessible information call (707)543-3292/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm

Did You Know?Roberta’s Reading Room Book Sales

5 16

Jan/Feb 2014

1. Make New Friends

Have you been playing scrabble or cards online? Why don’t you come down to the center for a game and meet new people! We offer Mah-Jong, Poker, Hand & Foot, Pinochle and more. See the drop-in schedule for times and days. Don’t play alone.

2. Fitness and Weight Loss

Exercise doesn’t have to be a drag. We have a number of fun activities: line dancing, table tennis, and belly dancing are just a few of the amusing ways you could get more active. And find something you like! You don’t have to commit, just give it a try - our exercise classes are all drop-in and beginners are always welcome.

3. Enjoy Life More

Become the artist you have longed to be. Learn to draw, paint or create mosaics. We have talented and friendly art instructors who will help focus your creativity and take your art to the next level.

4. Learn Something New

We have a great group of volun-teers and staff here to share their passions with you. Have you considered learning how to strum a ukulele, jam on the harmonica or learn to speak Spanish? All these opportunities are available at the Senior Centers. All levels are wel-come; come explore your interests!

www.srcity.org/seniors

The New Year is a great time to reflect on the past, but more importantly it’s a time to focus on making the future fantastic. If you have goals or resolutions for the New Year, we want to help you fulfill the promises you made to yourself.

Here are some ideas on how to make the most of next year …