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July 2019
Charles Roberts

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This month we’d like to give thanks to a familiar face, but one you might not know of in relation to the Highland Senior Center. Charles Roberts is the former editor of the Highland Community News, where he was a big supporter of the Highland Senior Center and would often visit the center to cover our events and activities. However when he retired at the end of 2017, he continued to support our center, but in a different capacity. Before retiring, he asked Jeff, the Outreach Director if we could use some volunteers, as he did not want to become bored. Well, he asked the right person, as he was immediately made a Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) driver. He volunteers to drive just about every weekday, and sometimes on weekends as well. Yet his helping us out doesn’t stop there. He also helps out in our Food Program, three days a weeks. He sorts outs the food we bring in and then helps us to pass it out to our seniors. We would also like to thank his wife, Myrna, who gives him time off from his retirement Honey Do list to help us out.

Featured Class

Conversational French
Date: January 15, 2019
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: CiCi Tenney
Location: Game Room
Description: Parlez-vous francais? Would you like to ? We're not talking about speaking with a Charles Boyer 'Come with me to the Casbah' accent. We're talking true French. If so you're in luck, our Conversational French class will enable you to chat like a Parisian. Your instructeur, Cynthia 'CiCi' Tenny will help you to learn to understand, speak, and read French in an enjoyable way usable in 'everyday' situations. The class is a mixture of beginners and intermediate students alike. For those who already have learned a little French, this will be a fun refresher experience.

Featured Activity

Senior Bingo
Time: Mondays 1:00 pm
Cost: $3.00 Buy - In members
       non-members
Location: Highland Senior Center
Description: One of the largest, loudest, and some might say most fun programs at the Highland Senior Center is Bingo. Bingo is played every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for area Seniors. A person may have a fun afternoon for only $3.00 for a pack and you can play all the regular games. For $6.00 a person can play every game including the bonus games. The pay outs may reach up to over $25.00. Where else could a person have a whole afternoon of entertainment at such a bargain price! In addition to Mondays, Senior Bingo is also played at the center every second and fourth Saturdays at l:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and come early. Clara Henderson had a big birthday wish come true when she came to play on her special day. She ended up winning the big $210 pot. All are invited to come and try any or all of these Bingo events. Anyone who has not tried playing Bingo at the Highland Senior Center is missing out on a lot of inexpensive fun, plus the opportunity to go home with more than coming with. Give it a try!

Mission Statement

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

Announcements

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  • 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.

  • We're taking our 9 passenger bus on some shopping trips. We're going to places like Trader Joes's; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Target; Walmart. Call the Front Desk at 862.8104 for details as seating IS limited.

  • HSC University Summer class registration is June 28th. 1st session begins the week of July 8th. Late fee applies if you do not pre-register.

  • Our 9 passenger bus is available to transport Folks to our daily lunch, bingo and other special events. Call 862-8104 to get a ride to the HSC.... space IS limited and you MUST call at least 2 days prior to the ride.

Upcoming Events

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  • 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.

  • July 26, 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. FYI - August 30th as well.

  • June 1, 2019 varies - Lunch Bunch Van
    We're taking the Lunch Bunch to; - CA Science Center - Hadleys - Hollywood - Amazon - Planes of Fame Museum - 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.

  • July 9, 2019 1:00 pm - Rock Painting Class
    Back by popular demand. Come join the fun for $10. which includes all supplies necessary to create your own masterpiece(s). Great for gifts ! Must pay in advance at our Front Desk.

  • July 18, 2019 1:00 PM - Price is Wrong
    This one is always a blast ! Win cool prizes and enjoy root beer floats for FREE. Bring a Friend. RSVP to Front Desk....862.8104.

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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.