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

Spanish
Date: October 3, 2019
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $8 members
      $8 non-members
Instructor: Louise Ayala
Location: Game Room
Description: Louise Ayala has 25 years of teaching experience, with a Kindergarten thru 12 teaching credential. She has mostly taught elementary and spent six years teaching Spanish. Louise learned Spanish as a child growing up in household with two fluent Spanish speaking parents. She also took Spanish in High School and spent her senior year as a tutor and teaching aid, helping to teach. Once in college she decided she only needed one year. As for our class, she will be focusing on 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

Mexican Train Dominoes
Time: Fridays 1:00 pm
Cost: None members
      None non-members
Location: Game Room
Description: This month we'd like to shine the light no Mexican Train Dominoes. Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, played with 91 double-twelve dominoes. Between four to eight players may participate, but if less than six people are playing, it is recommended that only the double blank through nine (or a set of Double 9 Dominoes) be used. A unique feature of Mexican Train is the little \"trains\" used for game markers. These may be any sort of marker (such as a bead, button, or coin), but the game\'s more fun if you use actual toy trains. The object of the game is to discard all your dominoes. You discard onto your own train, onto the Mexican train, onto other trains at the station, or onto other players trains. Mexican Train is a fun variation of dominoes, and a great party game. Make sure to have enough dominoes and plenty of the little trains on hand! The train leaves the station on Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events Archive

Saturday BINGO !!
July 27, 2019 1:00 pm
Some say the BEST BINGO in town for loads of fun ! Only a $3.00 buy-in for CASH prizes. Held the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month.....check-out our Monday BINGO too.

TACO TUESDAY !
August 20, 2019 4:00 - 6:00
TACO TUESDAY IS A HIT !! Come for the scrumptious $1.00 ground beef & chicken tacos AND NOW THE TACO SALAD for only $2.00......and stay for the FREE bingo ! We sell out so MUST RSVP if you wanna eat.

AARP Mature Driving Courses
August 22, 2019 12 noon to 4 PM
A 2 day (August 22nd & 23rd) class focused on safe driving for Senior adults. Attend both days and earn a certificate which COULD reduce your insurance costs. MUST RSVP FOR CLASS at 862.8104.....limited space available. $15. for AARP Members & $20. for non-Members

Koffee Klub
August 8, 2019 9:00 AM
This month features Ruth Osborn who will discuss TESTS YOU WANT TO TAKE. FREE breakfast to those who RSVP at 862-8104. Sponsored by Pichardo Benefits Services, LLC.

FREE OmniTrans bus passes
August 21, 2019 10:00 AM
The 3rd Wednesday of each month you can receive transportation passes with the proper California ID if better than 62 years old OR proof of disability if less than 62. Contact Senior Information & Assistance 800 510.2020 if questions.

University class registration
September 20, 2019 9:00 to 11:00 am
Register for 8 weeks of fall classes in the Highland Senior Center University. Classes begin the week of September 23rd. Late fee applies if you do not register on 9/20.

Rock Painting Class
August 13, 2019 1:00 pm
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.

Lunch Bunch Van
August 1, 2019 varies
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.

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

Hawaiian Luau
August 15, 2019 3:30 PM
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.

Clear Caption in the house
August 16, 2019 9 AM to 12 noon
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 ?

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