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August 2020
Rudy Medina

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As we open our doors and welcome back most of our volunteers to the center, we’d like to give special kudos to another volunteer who has been here during the shutdown. Rudy, has been coming in to help out with the Walmart Food Program, helping to set up, organizes, and distribute the food. However, before he does that he come in and helps us to spruce up the outside. He cleans up the outside, sweeping, blowing, and watering the garden. He also and makes sure the birds are fed. He has our unofficial groundskeeper this since before the shutdown. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, he came up to the United States for a job back in 2002, where he worked for UPS, Sketchers, and Star Refrigeration, before retiring last year. He still has two homes in Mexico and goes back every year for vacation, where he also volunteers his time as a groundskeeper at local plaza and parks. Rudy is married to Mary (aka: Cuca), and has two sons and two granddaughters. Thanks Rudy for making sure our members come to a clean environment.

Featured Class

Spanish
Date: April 23, 2020
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: TBA
Location: Game Room
Description: This class is designed to teach students conversational Spanish. The class will enable you to carry on limited conversation at first just to get you started. Then as you progress, so will the levels. As for what to bring, just bring a writing instrument and paper. Books might come later. We hope to see you there, or as you will soon be saying, Esperamos verte ahí.

Featured Activity

Hula
Time: Thursdays 10:00 - 10:30 am
Cost: Free members
      Free non-members
Location: Exercise Room
Description: Get ready to shake your groove thing as we welcome back Hula! In January, our Hula returned on Thursdays from 10:00 - 10:30 am. The class is officially called Hula and is being taught by Yolanda “YoYo” Hernandez. YoYo is our new instructor. She learned Hula when she was 72! She always wanted to learn, but didn’t the time, being busy with raising a family and work. She first started with yoga, learning balance. From there she worked on her flexibility, and finally learned Hula. She also believes that Hula is good for the body and the brain, having to remember the dance calls, the steps, and of course, the dancing itself. She first started teaching at another center, before she was asked to start teaching here. YoYo teaches both men and women and begins with the basics. She teaches both “hapa haole (Hula dance with English words), and traditional Hawaiian dances. Classes are taught on Thursdays, from 10:00 – 10:30 am and are free to attend. All one needs to bring is a willing spirit. Until then ke nānā aku nei mākou e ʻike iā ʻoe (we look forward to seeing you).

Mission Statement

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

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  • Aerobics is back !! Outside in our safe space every Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday promptly at 8:15 AM until 9:00 AM. Bring a mask & get moving !!

  • The Highland Senior Center is STILL doing food distribution on Monday-Wednesday-Friday….you MUST call the morning ‘of’ and we’ll provide food donations INSIDE our building. > We are STILL doing Grab-n-Go lunch 5 DAYS PER Week…….call the day prior to be on the list. > Our Thrift Store is Open MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY from 9 AM to 12 noon. Call 862-8104 if you have any questions.

  • Senior FREE Grab & Go lunches at the Highland Senior Center....here's what to do; YOU MUST BE A MEMBER & MUST COMPLETE A BENEFIT FORM BEFORE YOU ARE PROVIDED WITH THIS FREE LUNCH. Eligibility rules apply. Call for form and details. 862-8104 THEN drive to the Senior Center at 11:30 AM. > Drive home with your lunch. Lunches are provided by the restaurants mentioned below. Monday-Mi Cocina; Tuesday-Nikkos' Burgers; Wednesday-Two Guys; Thursday-Dickey's BBQ; Friday-Jennys'. IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FREE LUNCHES WE STILL SERVE OUR DAILY LUNCH FOR $3.00...call the day prior to order yours. - STAY WELL !

  • SUPER HUGE THRIFT STORE SALE !! We've got TOO much stuff and it all must go. EVERY Monday-Wednesday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 12 NOON each day. Donations accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY !

  • PLEASE USE OUR HAND SANITIZER STATION. Help avoid Community Spread of communicable diseases at the HSC by; 1. sanitizing your hands often 2. Sneeze into your elbow or a tissue 3. Avoid touching your eyes and nose 4. STAY HOME if you're coughing or have other symptoms

Upcoming Events

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  • October 3, 2020 7:00 to Noon - Flea Market & Pancake Breakfast
    Taking place OUTSIDE in our safe space. $5.00 per person and you MUST call ahead to 862-8104. Vendor space available.......bring a mask, PLEASE.

  • September 15, 2020 4:00 - 6:00 - TACO TUESDAY is back in 2020 !
    Tacos & Taco Salads......this will be a Grab n Go Taco Tuesday....RSVP @ 862-8104......NO WALK-INS.

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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.