Volunteer of the Month
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August 2019
Marty Martinez

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This month we’d like to give thanks to a longtime volunteer and member, Marty Martinez is one of our Food Program volunteers. He comes in 3 times a week to help to get, load, unload, and pass over a thousand pounds of food per day. He has known Executive Director Penny Lilburn for a long time and he had known about the center. He’s started volunteering here just after joining the center back in 2005 and was our handyman and Jack of All Trades. He came to Penny looking for something to do. If anyone knows how to keep you busy, that would be her. She knew what to do with him. He’s been busy ever since. Originally from Fresno, CA, he spent 30 years in Air force. His last 17 were at Norton, where he retired from that job as a Loadmaster. He and wife Judith decided to stay in the area where they raised two kids, 5 grandkids, 5 great-grand kids. Thanks for lending us a not only a helping hand but a back as well.

Featured Class

Creative Writing
Date: October 2, 2019
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: Liz Kim
Location: Game Room
Description: The Creative Writing class is taught by Liz Kim, A life-long educator. She has worked in Regular Ed, Special Ed., and Administration. She is also taking a writing class through U.C. Riverside’s Adult Education program. She believes that everyone has a story to tell, and she is prepared to help people to tell it. Liz wants her students to just write. Don’t think, just write. Get the ideas out and clean them up later.

Featured Activity

Canasta
Time: Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free members
      Free non-members
Location: Parlor
Description: If you'd like to participate in a card game as where you need a poker face, bridge intellect, and rummy fun, then you just might want to try Canasta. What exactly is Canasta? It is a game of the Rummy family and was once the most popular American game. Originating in Uruguay in the early 1940s, it spread rapidly to Argentina and the rest of Latin America, and reached the United States about 1948 where it is played by millions. The usual number of players is four, in two partnerships, however, it may also be played by two, three, five, or six players. The packs are made up of 108 cards, two regular packs of 52 cards, plus four jokers, all shuffled together. They have 3-4 full tables going so a seat is always available. If you don't know how to play but would like to learn you they are always ready and able to teach the ins and outs. They will gladly let you sit in and play and learn. After one hand you'll get the basics. If you are an experienced Canasta player, or are just someone looking for fun time, stop by the Parlor every Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m.

Mission Statement

To enrich, maintain, and protect the quality of life of Senior Adults...

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  • BINGO Summer Special ! Every Monday in August - Buy 2 cards & get 1 card FREE - $3.00 buy-in. We begin promptly at 1:00 PM.

  • Explore Tuscany. Special travel presentation for our trip taking place in March of 2020. Please RSVP for this presentation on Thursday, August 22nd at 1:00 PM.

  • RSVP for our HUGE Community Open House on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00 AM til 2:00 PM. FREE flu shots; FREE BBQ lunch; FREE entertainment; GREAT Vendors.......don't miss this one.

  • MEGA THRIFT STORE SALE !! All week long from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16th from 9 AM til 12 NOON. It's all GOING and it's going cheap !

  • AARP Mature Driving Courses at the HSC. August 22-23 September 19 - refresher course November 21 - 22 Call the Front Desk to register or if questions.....862.8104.

Upcoming Events

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  • August 21, 2019 1:30 PM - Quarter Horse Races
    Man is this one FUN !! Bring your 'quarters' and bet on your favorite horse. FREE root beer floats too.

  • August 16, 2019 9 AM to 12 noon - Clear Caption in the house
    Mitch McAlpine will be here to present, and provide, this CC device which is a remarkable instrument for those who are hearing impaired..........isn't that most of us ?

  • August 15, 2019 3:30 PM - Hawaiian Luau
    Our Hawaiian Luau features authentic food, music and dancers. ALWAYS a bit hit so purchase tickets early since it does sell-out. Limited number of tickets at $5.00 each available at our Front Desk. Sponsored by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians AND Ascend Hospice.

  • August 30, 2019 11:30 AM - Hot Dog Days of Summer BBQ
    BBQ Hot Dog with chips, drink and dessert for $3.00. Buy your tickets in advance, please.

  • August 1, 2019 varies - Lunch Bunch Van
    We're taking the Lunch Bunch to; - Seven Oaks Dam - Perris Auto Speedway - The Redlands Bowl and MORE. Ticket prices vary and are in advance ONLY at our Front Desk. Call 862-8104 for information.

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A New Way To Help Out - Through Amazon
By: Mike Sylva
A new program has been created through Amazon, the online e-commerce business. AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organizations selected by it's customers.

We were recently informed by Amazon that several of their customers had selected to support the Highland District Council On Aging (i.e. the Highland Senior Center). To support the center, instead of going to www.amazon.com, shop at AmazonSmile (http://smile.amazon.com) where you can buy the exact same things you would at their normal site, and the same prices. We did check it out and it's legit. So continue to shop at Amazon and help out your Senior Center at the same time.