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Featured Class
Wii Sports 101
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: starts at 10:30 & beyond
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $5 members
$10 non-members
Instructor: Mike Sylva
Location: Parlor
Description: REGISTRATION ON SEPTEMBER 20TH @ 1:30 PM. Think your athletic prowess is a fading memory....is the only sporting event in your life tennis elbow....would you like to be a real athlete instead of an athletic supporter ? In our newest class, Wii Sports 101, you will learn how to play Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Bowling and Boxing in the comfort of our own living room. If you think playing a video game won't get your heart racing, you will be surprised. This is an interactive experience meaning that you use the Wii Remote controller to swing the bat or racket, throw a pitch, bowl, or serve. Class size is extremely limited.
Featured Activity
Cane Self-Defense
Time: Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00 members
$10.00 non-members
Location: Exercise Room
Description: This month we'd like to shine the spotlite one something all of us could use. Some self defense. Specifically Cane Self Defense. The class is how to defend yourself using your cane or walking stick. Taught by Senior Master Jim Willoughby. He has taught the class for nearly four years. He has been involved in martial arts for over 50 years, is a member of the Masters 2012 Hall of Fame. Senior Master Willoughbys' thoughts on the class is simple. Everyone else was teaching kids, and he had a bad knee so he and former instructor Grandmaster Pierre Bergere put a class together that takes seniors limits and disabilities into account. There are other cane classes out there, but they require a full range of motion. This class does not. The class also focuses on the redirection of power, and not necessarily attack. It is a fun class for serious situations. Everyone is welcome, but remember to bring your cane or walking sticks. Also, dress in comfortable clothing. The class meets at 10 a.m., and the cost is $10 per week. For more information call us at (909)862-8104. Remember, the best offense is a good defense.
Christmas Open House 2012
By: Mike Sylva
It may not have been snowing at the center, but everyone could sure feel Jack Frost nipping their noses. Still, the halls were decked with boughs of holly as well as silver bells, letting everyone know that it’s Christmas time at the center. That meant it was time to open our doors to all our friends for an afternoon of fun, food, and frivolity.
We started with traditional Christmas songs. Jack Meikle played piano while the crowd sang their hearts out. This was followed by the Highland Pickers and their toe tapping renditions of some holiday favorites. Next came a short intermission that gave us time to serve some cookies and cocoa. After eating their fill till their bellies shook like bowls full of jelly, it was time for Harriet Foucher and her Kristal Bells. The crowd, once again, got into the act as Harriet acted as the symphony conductor for our bell ringers in the crowd.
Maybe it was the scent of the goodies wafting through the air that led our special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, to take a break from their hectic schedule. Santa made his way through the crowd possibly finalizing his naughty and nice list on a few of our members, but we’re pretty sure everyone will squeak through to nice list. Even Molly Wright! Then, it was back to work as he and the Missus headed back to the North Pole.
Finally, there was one big gift to be opened up before Christmas, as lucky winner, Mary Oehling who went home with their half of the 50/50 Raffle prize to buy either a nice present for someone, or a really nice present for herself! With that it was time to bundle up and go home over the river and through the woods to sit by an open fire.
Special thanks to our talented musicians and volunteers to helped us to spread a little Christmas cheer. We would especially like to thank our sponsors, Don Davis with Aetna, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for sponsoring the event.
