January 2017 - myscvcoa.org · January 5 & January 19 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. & Saturday - January 28, 2017 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. SCV Senior

January 2017

Trips & Tours ... page 7

Menu For December ... page 11

Classes at The Center ... page 3

Health & Wellness Schedule ... page 6What’s Inside?

Special Thank You to: Assistance League • NCIS Cast & Crew • Silvertones and Musicians• Girls Scouts, Brownies & Daisies • Boy Scouts • Red Hearts • Assisted Home Health & Hospice

• Home Instead • Friendly Valley Association 11

The SCV Senior Center Thanks You!

We would like thank all of the individuals that

helped to make this holiday season so special!

BUILDING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

January 20172 The Mighty Oak

2017 – Building for a Better Tomorrow!A Series of Articles by OurExecutive Director Kevin MacDonald

The Mighty Oak is published monthlyby the SCV Senior Center.

22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

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Contributing Writers:

SCV Senior Center Advisory Council

Meet Karen Mabe this month’s featured SCV Se-nior Center Advisory Council member.

K a r e n heads up and c o o r d i n a t e s “Crafter” ac-tivities provid-ing handmade items sold to raise money for the Senior Cen-ter activities. Karen is also the Council’s con-tact point for seniors living at

Castaic Lakes Senior Apartments. The role of the SCV Senior Center Advisory Coun-

cil is to be an advocate for Senior Center attendees, as well as all seniors, by promoting independence, dig-nity and quality of life.

For more information about SCV Senior Center Advisory Council, please contact the Senior Center at 661-259-9444.

Anne ScottBrianna BrannJane McNamaraKevin MacDonaldNola Aronson

Randall F. KaidenRita RothRobin Clough

I’m very excited about the New Year for the Senior Center. We have so many plans and ideas to share and implement. It will be a year of planning, but also doing. A year unlike any other the Senior Center has ever seen – but also a year where we take the time to listen to the people we serve – you!

In all this excitement of new beginnings, I can’t help but pause and give thanks and share the awe I felt around the Center during the Holiday Season. I enjoyed the sounds of the Silvertone Chorus which sang their hearts out and entertained hundreds and hundreds of people throughout the season. They were also almost out-sung by the Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts who came out to share their talents.

The spirit of giving was also everywhere and there are too many people to name – some are on the Cover Page, but they gave for the right reasons. We sent cards, cakes, placemats and gifts to our homebound se-niors that were donated by many groups and organizations. The great crew from the NCIS TV series continues to support our seniors with Christmas gifts. Every person in our Day Program went home with a donated gift as well. The spirit of giving was alive and well this Holiday Season!

As we turn the corner and begin 2017, we begin with thanks to those that support your Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. We give thanks and we start to make a few changes over the next few months and I will do my best to keep you informed, both through the Might Oak and our web-site.

The Might Oak will have a new look and format for next month – so be ready! We will start a large public campaign to raise funds for our new Senior Center that will open in 2018 with your support. We will also sing and dance at the Celebrity Waiter event on February 18, 2017.

It will be a fun and exciting year -so get ready as we start Building for a Better Tomorrow!

Kevin can be reached at [email protected] or by call-ing 661-259-9444.

The Braille Van will be at the Senior Center on

Tuesday, January 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

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Arts & Crafts Classes• Art Workshop – Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room A2• Mindfulness Coloring Club — Thurs., 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Room A1 with Mary Ellen Dittemore• Needlework – Mon., 9 a.m. – noon, Room A1• Watercolor Virtual Art Lessons – Beginner level: Fri. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Intermediate level: Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Room A6

Dance & Music• Line Dance – by Ramona Thomas, Mon., 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Helen Walker, Tues., 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.,Dining Room• Line Dance – by Marie Del Georgio, Wed., 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.• Orchestron – Wed, 2:45-5:30 p.m. Rooms A1 & A2• Silvertones Singers – Mon., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Newhall Community Center• Tap Dancing – by Laura Russell, Thurs., 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. in the Dining Room

Fitness Programs• Advanced T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Beginning T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., Dining Room• EZ T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Sarah Lowman on Tues., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dining Room• Fine Motor Skills – Wed., 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with Linda Bennettin the Dining Room• Fitness – Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Flex & Flow Yoga – Mon. & Wed., 4:15 – 5 p.m. in the Dining Room with Inst. Diane Hedrick• Restorative & Gentle Yoga – Thurs., 8:20 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Rooms A1 & A2• Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise – Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Dining Room with Linda Bennett.• Zumba Gold – Mon., Wed.,& Fri., 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Dining Room with Inst. Diane HedrickLifelong Learning • Archaeology & History Discussion – Tues. , 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. , Room A1 free

Ongoing Classes at The SCV Senior CenterThe SCV Senior Center offers over 100 educational, recreational, and supportive programs on a regular basis. Most activities are for adults 18 and over. For more complete information and fees, please call the Center at 661-259-9444, or visit our website at www.scv-seniorcenter.org

Lifelong Learning continued• Beginning French – Thurs., 10 – 11 a.m. with Daniele Washburn• French – Wed., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., SS• Digital Drop In – by Julie Oshiro – Second Thurs, 9:00 – 11:00, Reception Office• Billiards Lessons for Ladies – Tues., Beginners 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Experienced 6 p.m. to 8p.m. with instructor Russ Evena. • Computer Class – PC and Mac starting in January 2016, call SCV Senior Centerfor more information.• Creative Writing – Mon., 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room A6• Sharpen Your Computer Skills – Word and Excel computer classes for beginners, seniors going back to work or anyone interested in learning new skills.• ZoomText Computer Tutoring for the Visually Impaired – Call for an appointment.Personal Development• AARP Drivers Safety – Monthly, Rooms A1 & A2, call for dates• Conscious Aging Workshops by Dr. Teri Crane 4th Thurs., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A6• Current Events Discussion Group – Mon ., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Conference Rm. Supportive Services, free• Mindful Meditation For Health & Happiness – 2nd & 4th Monday only from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room A6Recreation & Leisure • Beginning Duplicate Bridge Lesson – Tues., 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Room A6• Bingo – 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2 p.m., Dining Room ($10 – cash only)• Duplicate Bridge – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Room A2• Duplicate Bridge Evenings – Tues., 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dining Room• Canasta – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room A6• Chess Club – Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room A5• Pinochle – Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m., Room A4• Food & Knick-Knack Bingo – Fri. , 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Room A2• Ping Pong – Tues, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.• Wii Games – Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Room A6


What A Trust Can Do For You by Jane M. McNamara, Elder Law Attorney

There are many dif-ferent kinds of Trusts, and each serves a different pur-pose. Trusts are not “one-size-fits-all” documents. The appropriate type of Trust should be selected and designed only with the assistance of an expe-

rienced Elder Law/Estate Planning Attorney. The Attorney should discuss your goals, your family is-sues, and design the appropriate Trust to help you meet your unique needs.

Although certainly not an exhaustive list, here are a few types of Trusts to consider:

Special Needs Trusts: Parents who have Spe-cial Needs or disabled children must carefully plan for the time when they are no longer able to pro-vide support and guidance. Special Needs Trusts allow the disabled person to continue to receive SSI and/or Medi-Cal, while having a Trust for their benefit managed by a Trustee. The Trust typically contains an inheritance from a deceased parent.

Asset Protection Trusts: Seniors who have ex-pensive care costs and need public assistance of-ten benefit from Asset Protection Trusts. These are irrevocable Trusts, which comply with complex VA and Medi-Cal rules. They are unique and compli-cated trusts, and can save family homes, protect

assets, and provide for the Senior needing care.Revocable Living Trusts: Most Californian’s

who are homeowners will benefit from having a Revocable Living Trust. These Trusts name succes-sor Trustees who will manage assets if you are ill or incapacitated. The named Trustee will also handle your estate should you die, without the intrusion, cost, and delay of the probate court. These trusts can be designed in a variety of ways, and often include “sub-trusts” for children for management of inherited funds.

Mandatory Split Trusts: These trusts appeal to many married couples who have children by pri-or marriages, or different intended beneficiaries. Upon the first spouse’s death, the estate is “split” into sub-trusts for a variety of reasons, including estate tax minimization (or elimination), and pro-tecting beneficiaries.

In addition to Trusts, supporting documents play a key role in your estate plan. Durable Power of Attorney documents, Advance Healthcare Di-rectives, HIPAA releases, and other legal docu-ments are designed to carry out your wishes, and manage your assets in the event of incapacity or illness. Is it time for you to consider your options?

For an appointment, please call the McNa-mara Law Firm, PC, at (661) 287-3260, or visit www.themcnamaralawfirm.com.

First & Third ThursdaysJanuary 5 & January 19

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

& Saturday - January 28, 20171:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m.SCV Senior Center Dining Room

$10 (cash only)Try your luck to win cash prizes!

Door prizes!Daubers Available for Purchase - $1 each

Extra Black Out Sheets - $1Powerball - $1

We thank the Fountain Glen Apartments for generously donating bingo equipment and to Nancy & Roland Pacheco for their sponsorship.


January, 2017Free Lectures: Held on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. in activity rooms A-1 and A-2

(unless otherwise noted)

Support Groups• Emotional Support Group: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00am• Grief Support: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:00pm• Caregiver Support Group: Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am• Caregiver Workshop: Fridays 10:30 – 11:30am• Visually Impaired Support Group: Monday, Janu-ary 9th & January 23rd 12:30 – 1:30pm, Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments

Health Screenings• Blood Pressure Checks: Wednesday, January 4th 12pm – 1pmWednesday, January 11th, 18th, 25th, 10:30am – 12:00pm, • Hearing Screenings: No screenings scheduled this month• Diabetes Screening: No screenings scheduled this month

• Wednesday, January 4th, 1:00pm – What Would You Like to See Happen in 2017…• Wednesday, January 11th, 1:00pm – 1:00pm: To Be Announced, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital• Wednesday, January 18th, 1:00 pm – Grandparent’s Rights: Protecting the Valuable Relationship Between Grandparents and their Grandchildren, Donald Sherwyn, Esq. Senior Attorney, The Reape-Rickett Law Firm• Wednesday, January 25th – 1:00pm: Back, Neck, Leg or Arm Pain Slowing You Down? Dr. Tiffany Powell Avila, MD, Providence Medical Institute

Health Education & WellnessSchedule at the SCV Senior Center


Volunteer Vince Budden is a visitor from the southernmost tip of the African continent, the beautiful country of South Africa.

His journeys bring him to Santa Clari-ta where he enjoys spending part of the year with his Santa Clarita fam-ily. Upon learning that his father was a member of the SCV Senior Cen-ter, Vince decided to give back and serve as a volun-teer.

In addition to being known for his delightful ac-cent, Vince has made a name for himself as an ex-

tremely hard worker who dedicates many hours a week to ensure

homebound seniors receive a nutritious, delicious lunch. At day-break he packs meals and assists home-delivered meal drivers in loading their vehicles. Vince comments, “I thoroughly enjoy it. It is good fun with a good bunch of people!”

Food Services Operations Specialist, Lisa Andrews, com-mends Vince, “He came in to assist a bit one day and suddenly he was volunteering four days a week. He comes early and stays late, whatever it takes to get the job done. In less than a month he was already mentoring new volunteers. He has such a wonderful personality and is always so positive. He is truly exceptional.”

Struggling with the recent passing of his wife, Vince finds great solace in volunteering. He says, “It is magical here, and I enjoy coming every day. It is fulfilling and a good feeling when you do something for someone else.”

Vince was a draftsman and estimator by trade, creating struc-tural steel moldings for buildings. He is a rugby enthusiast, but attended his first basketball game so is now a Clippers fan. Next on his list is a Rams and a Dodger game. He was very excited to experience his first Thanksgiving and the spirit of giving and gratitude.

The SCV Senior Center appreciates the wonderful volun-teerism of Vince Budden.

Volunteer Spotlight - Vince Buddenby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

Is Back, Neck, Leg or Arm Pain Slowing You Down?

Presented by: Dr. Tiffany Powell Avila, MD,

Providence Medical InstituteWednesday,

January 25th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Room A-1

Do you have pain in your neck, back, legs, or arms? Do you ever wonder how will I find relief from this constant chronic pain? Each case of pain is different and the proper care needs to be

set specifically for each person. Dr. Tiffany Powell Avila will share from her many years of experience in the field what care is best

to receive, whether at home or at the Doctor’s office, and the process needed to reduce pain.

Grandparent’s Rights: Protecting the Valuable Relationship Between

Grandparents and their Grandchildren

Health & Wellness Lectures

Presented by: Donald S. Sherwyn, Esq.

Senior Attorney, The Reape-Rickett Law Firm

Wednesday, January 18th

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Room A1

Having and maintaining relationship with your grandchildren is im-portant. However, sometimes there are certain situations

(i.e. divorce) that can cause that relationship to be disturbed. Join us for this presentation on your rights as Grandparents, tips on how to

support your son/daughter in their time of changes, and how to create a place of happiness, peace, and safety for your grandchildren.


SCVSC Trips & Tours Presents Fun and Adventurous Outings for All Ages

TRIPS&TOURS

Heritage of AmericaApril 29 – May 8, 2017Follow the epic story of American democracy. Join a local

guide on a tour of New York City, featuring the Empire State Build-ing, Greenwich Village and other time honored landmarks. Visit the presidential estates of Washington’s Mount Vernon and Jeffer-son’s Monticello. Walk the hallowed battlefield at Gettysburg. Tour

some of Colonial Williamsburg’s 88 restored his-toric buildings. Learn first-hand about the Amish way of life while enjoying dinner with an Amish family. Travel along the famous Skyline drive and see amazing

views of the Shenandoah Valley. Explore the countless treasures of the Smithsonian Institution, including the actual Apollo 11 Com-mand Module and the Hope Diamond.

Pricing: $3,179pp Double, $4,179pp Single, $3,129 Triple* Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Air-

port, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Group Trans-portation from a Central Location to and from the Airport

* Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $240 per person

Viva Las Vegas!Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Las VegasDeparts: Sunday, Feb. 05, 2017 at 8:30 am Returns: Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2017at approx. 5:30 pmCost: $199.00 dbl / $249.00 singleOnly 7 single rooms available so hurry!Cancellations up to January, 05, 2017 (no refunds after) When nothing but the Best Will Do!Also, includes an excursion to the Strip on Monday to see

the Dancing Fountain and the Botanical Garden, Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel and visit the beautiful Venetian Hotel

San Manuel Indian Casino

Wednesday, 03/08/17Departs: 10:00amReturn Approx: 7:00pmPrice: $28.00(No Refunds!)Have fun the San Manuel Indian Bingo way!!Over 3,000 hot slot machines to try your luck and…an astounding 2,500 –seat, state of the art Bingo Hall!Good Luck to Everyone!!!Includes BINGO!!!!

Discover Switzerland, Austria & BavariaJuly 20 – 29, 2017Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and pic-turesque cities as you experi-ence the enchanting Alpine cultures of Switzerland, Aus-tria and Bavaria. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Walk the halls of the 13th-century Château de Chillon, a princely residence on the shores of Lake Geneva. Ride the legend-ary GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to the Alpine ski resort Gstaad. Explore Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart’s birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in the “Sound of Music,” during your time in Salzburg. See the fairy-tale castle, Neuschwanstein. Visit Oberammergau, a picture-perfect traditional German Alpine village. Sample traditional regional cuisine, including cheese fondue, at some of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Europe.Pricing: $3,999pp Double, $4,299 pp Single * For bookings made after 1/21/2017 call for rates. * Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers * Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $280 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change based on air inclusive package from LAX


Why is Estate Planning for Seniors so Unique?by Randall F. Kaiden, Esq.

Over the past couple decades, there’s been a seismic shift in the estate tax landscape coupled with the fact that people are living considerably longer. Before 2010, California estate planning was almost always focused on reducing transfer taxes, among other things. There are countless variables and complexities to this type of plan-ning, but since 99% of society is no longer fac-ing death tax concerns, estate planning for people under the age of 65 is relatively simple in com-parison to the estate planning

asset protection needs that seniors face today.In other words, the old way of setting up complicated tax focused

trusts have become completely unnecessary for most people because they can now give away over $5,000,000 ($10,000,000 for married couples) tax free. On the other hand, people are living longer with seemingly less assets and income to support their lifestyle and care. How much income and assets are needed for care costs as people age, you wonder? Well, skilled nursing costs can easily exceed $8,000 per month. As a more extreme example, last year I had a 68 year old client who suffered a brain injury and to this day, his care costs are $1,130 per day! At that rate, it wouldn’t take long for most seniors to go broke.

Fortunately the family of my 68 year old client - as well as an in-creasing number of seniors nowadays - are not relying on general or old tax and probate avoidance trusts to handle these types of problems. In-stead, many wise seniors are thinking about asset protection and elder law planning. With care costs continually rising, asset protection trusts are simply not a luxury for the “rich” anymore. Indeed, they are really a necessity for many seniors who hope to qualify for Medi-Cal and/or Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefits, in order to help pay for rising long term care costs.

Moreover, for many families the asset protection analysis does not end with the seniors themselves. That is, once seniors realize the ben-efits of asset protection planning, they are usually focused on providing a similar type of protection for their loved ones. Indeed, knowing the likelihood that one (or more) of their children might wind up in trouble (e.g., getting divorced, having a costly uncovered medical condition, or business failure/foreclosure/bankruptcy, etc.), many seniors not only choose to protect themselves from rising care costs, they also create a plan within their plan to protect their children too.

To make sure your estate plan does what you need it to do, please contact Randall F. Kaiden, Esq. of

Kaiden Elder Law Group, PC, at (661) 247-8433, or via our web-site at: www.kaidenelderlaw.com.

Interested In Advertising In The Mighty Oak?

Please Call Jennifer DeHaven661-259-9444 ext: 144


It seems that everyone I know is sick. They are all snuffling and sneezing, blowing and wheezing. And I have been busy making lots of pots of chicken soup.

I am a great believer in the powers of a nice hot bowl of chicken soup. You may put your trust in over the counter medications or prescriptions for antibiotics, but my feeling is if you just eat your chicken soup you will

soon feel as right as rain.I am not alone in my belief that this magical broth is good for what

ails you. According to food historians it was already being prescribed as a cure for the common cold in ancient Egypt. A 10th century Per-sian physician also referred to the curative powers of chicken soup in his writings. And furthermore a 12th century sage recommended it as a nutritional source for convalescents. He even believed that it helped people recover from leprosy. If it could be beneficial for those suffer-ing from that dreadful disease, just think what it could do for a case of the sniffles.

Modern medicine, researchers have suggested that there might be some scientific basis for the curative powers of chicken soup. They found that the particular blend of nutrients and vitamins in traditional chicken soup can slow the activity of certain white blood cells. This may have an anti-inflammatory effect that could lead to the easing of symptoms. I, myself have no scientific training to back up my point of view, however, I have plenty of empirical evidence. When any of my friends or family show any signs of malaise, I whip out my big stock pot, throw in a chicken, and before you know it, help is on the way.

As it is with any good soup, one can add a multitude of ingredi-ents to make it more nourishing and tasteful. I add to the pot all kinds of different odds and ends. Carrots, celery, squash, potatoes, and of course lots of herbs and spices. Sometimes I will make matzo balls or dumplings, and toss those in as well.

We have explored the possibilities of the science behind chicken soup, but I believe that there is also a physiological reason that you feel better when you indulge in a steaming bowl of soup. What could be more comforting when you are feeling all stuffed up and sniffy, then sitting around in your tacky old robe and inhaling the wonderful warmth and fragrance with each spoonful.

So, although chicken soup has been dubbed “Jewish penicillin, I am pretty sure that you don’t have to be Jewish for it to work.

Do You Ever See A Chicken Sneeze?by Rita Roth

Answers on the following page


Nola Aronson

Hearing with Background Noise Look for the hearing loop

logo — the blue sign with an ear on it signifies that the area is looped with a wire that will trans-mit sound from a speaker directly into your hearing aids. In such cases, switch your hearing aid to telecoil or T-mode.

Relax when conversing. Listening is harder when you

are tired or stressed. Don’t become tense or ner-

vous if you can’t understand — simply ask the speaker to repeat him/herself or ask for an unheard statement to be reworded.

Invest in a remote control that allows you to adjust the micro-phone and directionality of your hearing aids.

Let your family know that they can help you by speaking in a normal tone, looking directly at you, speaking near you, and re-phrasing, if necessary.

If you have questions about hearing more clearly, call the hear-ing experts at Nola Aronson’s Ad-vanced Audiology, 661-877-9061.

W h e n p r e s e n t e d with noisy s i t u a t i o n s , c o n s i d e r these tips to help you hear more clearly:

In pub-lic places, ask to be seated in quiet areas like next to a wall or away from heavy traffic areas.

Don’t be shy with your needs — you can also request a quiet area when making your reservation.

Find out the hours that are least busy and make plans to visit then.

Sit near the front of a venue or by the individual speaking.

Sound weakens over distance, so sitting closer to someone will make it easier to hear him/her.

Supplement your hearing aids. Use assistive listening devices

(ALDs) whenever possible. Invest in your own ALD or utilize those pro-vided by many theaters and other venues.

Julia ChildHistorical Reenactment with Louise Willard.

Louise is a member of the American Association of University Women. She brings notable women in history to life.

Julia Carolyn Child (August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) revolutionized American cuisine through her French cooking school, award-winning cookbooks, and world-renowned television programs by presenting an approachable version of sophisticated French cooking to her eager audience for four decades. Most importantly, she encour-aged everyday “home chefs” to practice cooking as art, not to dread it as a chore. Child had a fascinating life and was much more than a renowned chef. In WWII she joined the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) She was a top secret researcher working directly for the head of OSS. Julia also worked as an assistant to developers of a shark repellent needed to ensure that sharks would not explode ordnance targeting German U-boats. When Child was asked to solve the problem of too many OSS underwater ex-plosives being set off by curious sharks, “Child’s solution was to experiment with cook-ing various concoctions as a shark repellent,” which were sprinkled in the water near the explosives and repelled sharks. Still in use today, the experimental shark repellent “marked Child’s first foray into the world of cooking...” In 1944 she was posted to Sri Lanka, where she worked on a great volume of highly classified communications for the OSS’s clandestine stations in Asia. She was later posted to China, where she received the Emblem of Meritorious Civilian Service as head of the Registry of the OSS Secretariat.

Thursday, January 26 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Rooms A-1 & A-2


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Note: Menu is subject to change without notice.

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Chicken Curry Back by popular

demand

Beef Taco Salad(Savory Meat served

over Crispy Tortillas and topped with Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese)

Cranberry Chicken(Chicken with cran-

berry sauce)

Chicken Galinhada topped Farofa

A savory Brazilian delight(Brazilian Chicken Stew w/

tomatoes and onions)

Beef Chili(Ground Beef

and Kidney Beans)

TunaSalad Sandwich

In-house made to ensure freshness!

Chicken Campagniola

(Penne Pasta topped with Potatoes, Eggplant, Olives

and Diced Tomato)

Egg &Potato Hash

(Related to Chili Egg Puff but with added Shredded

Potatoes & Pork)

Spaghetti and Meatballs

A classic senior favorite

Jerk Chicken(Roasted Chicken topped off with a Sweet & Savory

Caribbean sauce)

Mexican Fish and Salsa!

(Cod Fish topped with Salsa, Crushed Tortilla

and Cheese)

Kalbi BeefA Senior Center Favorite

(Korean Style Beef Strips in Sweet & Savory

Sauce over Wild Brown Rice)

Pescado Puttanesca

(Cod fish with a zesty & savory stir-fry of tomatoes,

capers & olives)

Chili Egg Puff

Fish and Chips(New and improved

recipe)

Balsamic Glaze Chicken:

A Senior Center Favorite(With Balsamic Sauce)

Savory Pork Loin

Chicken Jambalaya

(Chicken tossed in a Zesty Tomato Sauce &

Corn)

CENTER CLOSEDIn Observance of New Year’s Day

2 5 64Pasta Bolognese(Spaghetti topped with Ground beef simmered in Savory tomato sauce)

Egg Salad Sandwich

In-house made to ensure freshness!

Savory Pork Stew

(Pork with onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, toma-toes, rosemary & thyme)

QUESTION: Do you know who are some of the most creative people today?

ANSWER: The people who package bacon.

QUESTION: Was Santa Claus a man or a woman?

ANSWER: A man. No woman would not be caught wearing the same outfit year after year.

THE OLDER CROWDA distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. “Is it true,” she

wanted to know, “that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?”

“Yes, I’m afraid so,” the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, ”I’m wondering just how serious my condition is because this prescription is marked NO REFILLS.”

DO YOU NEED AN ATITUDE ADJUSTMENT?“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. At-

titude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success-es, than what other people think or say or do. It is more than appearances, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company . . . a church. . . a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. . . we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you . . . we are in charge of our attitude. (Written by Charles Swindoll)

Anne Scotts Corner

DID YOU KNOW?

• There are 215 different license plates in Florida?• The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends?• The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a re-placement?• The Roman numerals for forty (40) are “XL?”• That when you put the 2 words “The” and “IRS” together it spells “Theirs?”• That Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

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The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is proud to offer the Visu-ally Impaired Support group, where those who are experiencing vision loss are able to come and feel supported by their peers while also learning valuable information about vision loss.

Support groups offer encouragement, comfort, and advice while bringing people together who are experiencing the same issues. When dealing with a loss of any kind, you may find it helpful to talk with people who are in the same situation. While not everyone wants or needs support beyond what your family or friends offer, you may find it comforting to connect with those outside your immediate circle.

The Visually Impaired Support Group is run by group leaders, John Taylor and Chelsea Damiani. John, who is also visually impaired, has been running the group for many years and is also the Visually Im-paired Service Case Worker at the Senior Center. Chelsea is a second year Master of Social Work student at USC. She is currently an intern at the Senior Center in Supportive Services. Information about the group is listed below. For all other questions or concerns, please contact John or Chelsea at (661) 259-9444.

Location: Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments26705 Bouquet Canyon Rd.Valencia, CA 91350Time: 12:30-1:30When: Every 2nd & 4th Monday each month

We look forward to meeting you!!

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January 2017 - myscvcoa.org · January 5 & January 19 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. & Saturday - January 28, 2017 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. SCV Senior