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SHALL WE DANCE?
Whether it's folk dancing, line dancing, square dancing, or just plain dancing to live music - this is a marvelous venue for making new friends and having a lot of fun while you're
getting that cardio going! And most of these events are free and both singles and couples are welcome!
First Friday Night Dance at the Granada Pavilion
Friday, November 6 from 8:00 - 11:30 pm
There is a Complimentary Dance Lesson at 8 pm with general dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Dance Mixers and Door Prizes - Complimentary beverages and snacks.
Relaxed fun environment with a variety of music, dance lesson, and lite food, gourmet desserts, and drinks included. $16.00 cover. For further information, contact Michael Donovan at (661) 755-4219 or [email protected].
Granada Pavilion
11128 Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills
818-831-1934
Square Dancing in La Crescenta with the Sets in Steps
Friday, November 6 from 8:00 until 10:00 pm
Find out how much fun square dancing is with "the Friendliest Little Club in the Foothills!"
Caller: John Hyde. Refreshments follow the dancing.
The Women's Club
4004 La Crescenta Ave in Montrose
818-957-9806
Ballroom Dancing in Granada Hills
Saturday, November 7 starting at 7:30 pm
Dance Lesson: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Open Dancing: 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Music by James Woo
Edible delights include entree, desserts, and beverages
Admission is $16.00. For more information call 818-402-3863
Granada Pavilion
11128 Balboa Blvd in Granada Hills
818-831-1934
Thousand Oaks Dance Club
Saturday, November 7 from 6:30-10:00 pm
Dance to the music of Dennis LaPron. Live Big Band Music: Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Line Dancing.
$7 per person - light refreshments will be served
Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Square Dancing At Wilkinson in Northridge
Saturday, November 7 from 7:30 (pre-rounds) and squares from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Farmers and Charmers group - both singles and couples welcome. The caller will be Buddy Weaver. Call 818-344-0305 for more information
Wilkinson Center
8956 Vanalden Ave in Northridge
Celebrate Life With A Dance in Simi Valley
Friday, November 13 from 7:00 pm
Dance to the music of the Dick Parent with a salute to Veterans' Day
$7.00 per person and both singles and couples are welcome. Refreshments served
Simi Valley Senior Center
3900 Avenida Simi in Simi Valley
805-583-6363
Square Dancing in Glendale
Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 pm
Bachelors n Bachelorettes.....singles and couples welcome
Carpool from San Fernando Valley
Dance and refreshments-$7.
For more information call 818-787-4188
Folk Dancing in Canoga Park
Fridays from 7:15 pm to 9:45 pm
West Valley Folk Dancers offer international folk dancing. No partners needed; no experience necessary. Beginner dances the first half hour; two dances taught each night.
No charge for first night. Free, convenient parking. Come and try it! More info @ 818-348-6133
the Senior Center
7326 Jordan Ave. in Canoga Park
Line Dancing in Moorpark
Mondays at 9:30 am
If you're interested in learning how to line dance or just want to freshen' up on your dance steps, join Ophelia & Lenore as they review line dance basics.
Moorpark Adult Center
799 Moorpark Ave in Moorpark
805-529-6864
Simi Valley Cloggers
Ongoing Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:00 pm
Beginning, easy, and intermediate levels taught in three 45 minute sessions. $6.00 per evening. For more information 805-469-7909 or 805-583-6059
Houghton Park, Bldg 4333
Township Ave in Simi Valley
Social Dancing to the 30's, 40's, & 50's
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Engage in some great dancing with wonderful music in this fun social atmosphere.
Coordinator: Fred Phillips
Goebel Adult Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Line Dance Practice
Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:00pm
All levels of experience welcome; fun for all!
Goebel Adult Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Basic and Intermediate Salsa Dancing in Simi Valley
Ongoing Thursdays either 6:30 or 7:30
$60.00 for 6 classes.
For more information or to register call 805-208-8515
Rancho Santa Susanna Community Center
5005-C Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley
Square Dancing in Glendale
Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 pm
Bachelors n Bachelorettes.....singles and couples welcome
Carpool from San Fernando Valley
Dance and refreshments-$7.
For more information call 818-787-4188
Ballroom Dancing in Northridge
Every Thursday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Join your friends for dancing to a live band. Have fun and exercise at the same time.
$2.00 donation
Robert M. Wilkinson Multi-Purpose Center
8956 Vanalden Ave in Northridge
818-756-7741
Conejo Valley Senior Dance Orchestra Rehearsal
Thursdays, 1:00-3:30pm (no meeting first Thursday of the month)
Join Ed LaFata as he rehearses "The Unforgettables" and they perform the music of the Big Band Era of the 40's, 50's & 60's.
Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Mike's Country Line Dancing in Reseda
Tuesdays (intermediate) from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Thursdays (beginners) from 2:00 until 3:00 pm
It improves your range of motion, concentration and memory while dancing to the oldies. Beginners are $6.00 and intermediate is $6.00. Teacher Mike Bendavid is a California Country and Western Dance Champion. This kind of exercise has been proven to help with balance and is considered good overall exercise.
ONEGeneration Senior Center
18255 Victory Blvd in Reseda
818-705-2345
THROWING A FANCY PARTY?
Rob Izenberg of Have Piano Will Travel, is a professional musician who will perform soft background piano music at your event for reasonable hourly rates.
He has a portable keyboard or can use your piano if you have one.
A NEW ZUMBA GOLD CLASS!
Thursdays thru November 19 at 7:00 pm
A 4 week Zumba® gold series. Especially designed for beginners, mature adults, and those with limited movement capabilities. Also chair exercises offered.
Cost: For 4 sessions - members $20.00 and non-members $32.00. Please call the JCC office to sign up at 818-360-2211.
Valley Jewish Community Center
20350 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 100., Woodland Hills
THERE'S MORE TO YOU THAN JUST MOVING
Move MY Senior is a high-quality, professional and compassionate service that assists you or elder loved coordinate and manage your entire household move.
They offer ONE-stop solutions to a better senior transition, handling all the details for a simple, stress-free, and comfortable transition. Their senior move management and relocation services includes:
* Sorting, de-cluttering, packing, and disposal
* Customized floor plan into new residence
* Estate Sale, Selling property goods
* Arranging Real Estate Agent for sale of property
* Securing and supervising movers
* Clean-out service, prepare house for sale
* Unpack, set-up of new home
To learn more information about their compassionate and professional services please visit THEIR WEBSITE . There you can sign-up for a FREE -home consultation or call 818-934-1506 to schedule an appointment.
**They are Bonded & Insured**
Cynthia Rabinovitch, CSA
Certified Senior Advisor
818-934-1506
MEDITERRANEAN DIET MAY KEEP
YOUR MIND HEALTHIER IN OLD AGE
Seniors who ate more foods tied to the eating plan, especially fish, had bigger brains, study says
VOLUNTEERING
Calling all volunteers!
RSVP is a volunteer program for active and independent adults age 55 and older. They match your interests with opportunities that support Los Angeles communities in need. If you enjoy community gardening, caring for animals, tutoring, green technology, assisting veterans and the homeless or pro bono work, then RSVP is for you! RSVP volunteers also participate in a variety of regular social and special events year round.
It's easy to register as an RSVP volunteer, and membership is free to everyone age 55 and older. Just visit:
http://www.laworks.com/RSVP . RSVP is your 55+ community in Los Angeles. Get involved today!
For more information or questions, please contact Lynn Charles, RSVP Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 213-785-3987
Volunteers Needed for the Brown Bag Program
The Active Adult Center is currently recruiting volunteers to help with the Senior Share (Brown Bag Program). Volunteers are needed to deliver grocery bags filled with food to homebound senior twice a month and volunteers to help fill the grocery bags. For more information about this program and what the position entails, please call 805-517-6264.
Moorpark Adult Center
799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark
805-517-6261
SFV Rescue Mission Family
Thanksgiving Feast Needs Volunteers
Tuesday, November 24 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers to help host their Family Thanksgiving Feast. Volunteer opportunities range from night before set up to day of helpers.
The Church on the Way
14800 Sherman Way in Van Nuys
VITAMINS & MINERALS:
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION
Thursday, November 19 at 1:30 pm
The vitamin and supplement aisle of your local supermarket, health food store or pharmacy can be completely overwhelming and confusing. UCLA Board Certified Family Medicine physician Dr. Rachel Ferrara presents the facts and myth busts the fiction surrounding vitamins for seniors.
The fee is $2.00 and for information and reservations (a must) call 818-880-6461
Agoura Hills / Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas
SENIOR RESOURCES
Do you have a relative who needs personal care that you or another person cannot give them?
What do you do? Who do you call?
Can you afford to have a family member go into assisted living home or community? Do you know which homes or communities best suit your loved ones needs?
Who do you ask?
Do you know a friend or family member who needs some short- term help due to a fall or illness?
Who do you turn to?
Someone you care about is coming home from the hospital or skilled nursing facility and needs help to get back to everyday living at home.
What do you do and who do you call?
People are turning to Senior Resources, Inc., LA's premiere in-home care service provider and placement service. A San Fernando Valley based company who can help keep your loved one safe, healthy and independent. If you need answers and solutions call Senior Resources, Inc. 818-359-2125
Their companions and caregivers are also specially trained in fall prevention which is very important to this age group.
Get the help you need, when you need it!
818-359-2125
GARDEN TOUR IN THOUSAND OAKS
Saturday, November 7 from 9 - 10:30 am
A walkthrough of the 33-acre garden, focusing on native plants that do well in home gardens. Sturdy shoes & bottled water suggested; RSVP.
Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
near Lynn & Gainsborough Rds, 1000 Oaks
805/795-3887
HONORING OUR VETERANS
Annual Veterans Day BBQ
Wednesday November 11
3:00 Social Hour (Full Cash Bar) and 4:00 Free BBQ
Cosponsored By Woodland Hills Womens' Club.
Join the Legionairs of Post 826 along with Federal, State and local elected officials as they honor Veterans on their special Day . This is your opportunity to say "thank you."
RSVP Please or for further information call Bucky 818-692-0701
American Legion
5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills
Free Parking in rear of building off alley
The Granada Hills Woman's Club Holiday Luncheon
Friday, November 20 at 10:00 am
The Granada Hills Woman's Club announces a holiday luncheon and boutique benefiting two philanthropies: The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and For the Troops.
Reservations due Thursday, November 5
For more information and to RSVP, call (818) 363-9844
Porter Valley Country Club
19216 Singing Hills Dr. in Porter Ranch
Veterans' Day Breakfast And USO Show
Wednesday, November 8 at 8:00 am
In honor of our Senior Veterans, the Goebel Center is celebrating Veterans Day with a Free Breakfast & USO Show. Entertainment includes The Unforgettables Big Band, T.O.H.S. Chorus, Goebel Center Tappers, Swing Dance demo, Miss Ventura County 2015, Service Members slide show, and special surprise performance.
Pick up tickets at the Goebel front desk. Space is limited to 150 guests. 4 ticket limit
Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744
Ronald Reagan Museum's Annual Veterans Day Event
Wednesday, November 11, 10am - 3pm
The day's activities include a live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.
The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard and remarks by retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne.
Outdoor events and the program are free to attend, however reservations are recommended to attend the program. Reserve seats at
http://www.reaganfoundation.org Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.
Ronald Reagan Museum
40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley
Someone sent me the following video so in honor of
Veterans' Day, so I'm including it - please watch what one couple did to honor our fallen.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
TECHNIQUES FOR PRACTICING
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION
Mindfulness, meditation, and other relaxation techniques can help you live your life more fully present in the moment, heighten your spiritual awareness, and well-being, and simply help you feel more relaxed and positive.
READ MORE HERE
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