“This Week at OPICA”

Partnerships - Collaboration - Mentoring - Training - Caring- Compassion -

Community - Gratitude


Mount Saint Mary's University Nursing School Students say farewell.

We will miss their energy, caring and all the help they gave to OPICA during their rotation.

OPICA Adult Day Program

Our members are enjoying Art, Music,

Exercise, Games, Current Events and More!

Each month we publish the Monthly Calendar

for the Day Program.

Look for some of your favorite activities

and come join us!



2025 OPICA Holiday Days off Calendar



March Program Schedule


Monday through Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Email Sara Kaye for more information about the

OPICA Adult Day Care Program

Fun & silly facts discussed at OPICA.

What color is a giraffes tongue?

Red? Pink? Purple?

Click here for the answer


Click here to color it yourself


HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Gretchen & Ellie

Yeni N., leads the Day Program with some short riddles.

You go at red and stop at green. What am I?

Watermelon!!

We sing along with Shelley's Songbook tunes.

Irby's Cabaret

Dancing and tambourines go hand and hand with his singing.


Davitt gets us up on our feet, dancing and dancing some more.




Abby F., Carol H., and Monica M. at the MAPS Charities 2025 luncheon.

At the 15th annual MAPS Charity Community Service Award Luncheon they honored past recipients of the service award.

Ann Hammond, OPICA past Board Director, was honored for receiving this award in 2014 .


CONGRATULAIONS ANN!

Mary Michlovich, OPICA Executive Director, accepts the award on behalf of Ann Hammond.



March Birthdays at OPICA

We have a lot of celebrating to do this month, with 15 Birthdays!

LOTS OF CAKE TOO.

Save The Date

Want to become a sponsor of the upcoming OPICA Forget - Me - Not Luncheon?

Click here for more information.

Upcoming Seminars

SAVVY CAREGIVER EXPRESS is a program that helps people caring for a family member or friend living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia by providing ideas and tools to get through the journey.

Join our Virtual FREE classes

Each class is 2 hours and meets once a week for 3 weeks.

Mondays, March 10th, 17th & 24th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Space is limited, please register on or before March 6th , to Stephanie Rubinstein; Stephanie@opica.org – Phone: 310-478-0226 ext. 111

(reference this class when registering or leaving a message) 

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Are you responsible for the care of a loved one?

In this program, you will acquire the tools you need to care for yourself.

This FREE program consists of class on Seven consecutive Fridays, starting on May 2, 2025 – June 13, 2025


Space is limited, please register on or before April 28, 2025 to Stephanie Rubinstein; Stephanie@opica.org – Phone: 310-478-0226 ext. 111

(reference this class when registering or leaving a message)

Click here for flyer




Enhancing Brain Health: Strategies and Resources for Optimal Cognitive Functioning

Beach Cities Health

Facilitated by Emily Brosius, LCSW, Director of Community Services at Beach Cities Health District.

Click here for flyer with dates & times

Family Caregiving Training: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Behaviors Seminar

Seminars are sponsored by the Beverly Hills Community Assistance Grant Funding. The seminars are hosted by the OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center. 


March 6th, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM on Zoom

OR

March 20th 10:00 AM—12:00 PM

In-Person at:

Roxbury Park Community Center, Beverly Hills

To Register:

RSVP to Kathleen@opica.org

OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center is proud to introduce "OPICAcares", a new program intended to provide support for individuals living at home alone or individuals in under-resourced communities that are experiencing memory loss.


If you have a family member or friend that could benefit from our services, please share this valuable information with them.

This program comes at no cost to the individual or family.


For more information, please email OPICAcares@opica.org or

calling 310-478-0226 ext. 111



This project was supported, in part by grant number 90ADPI0105-01-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, DHHS, Washington, D.C. 20201.

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Be Part of the OPICA on-line Community

OZ (OPICA on ZOOM) plus other Virtual Classes

Have you thought about joining OZ?

OPICA on Zoom is now available at NO cost to members of the

OPICA's Adult Day &

Brain Train Programs


A daily interactive program

from your home.

Be part of the OPICA OZ community.


Combine the Day Program or Brain Train with our Virtual OZ Program,

You can do both!

Email Emily for more information Emilyc@opica.org


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Individual Online Day Programs Continue
Join us every week for one, two or as many groups as
you want to be part of.
Spirit Builders Group and Art Class
All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists
(LMFT, AMFT, and MFT-Trainees)
 
Contact Emily Campbell; Emilyc@opica.org for more information about these groups

At OPICA we strive to bring you an assortment of excellent online programs. Please check out the links below for all of our online programs, and hopefully we can spark your interest in joining!

Click here for to enlarge schedule

Click her for the Online Program description


Join a Group Today

Brain Train Program at OPICA
OPICA’s Brain Train program is designed specifically to cater to individuals dealing with early-stage memory loss.

OPICA's Brain Train Program

In Person or Zoom

What's best for You?

 

For In Person contact:

Angele Caron

for more information

Angele@opica.org

For Virtual online contact:

Emily Campbell for more information Emilyc@opica.org


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OPICA Support Group

Openings available


Click here for schedule


Email for more information

counseling@opica.org

Podcasts - Exercise - Meditation

What's in a Name,

Dementia Edition

Click here to listen

Lifelong exercise promotes brain health in older adults

Read more here


Body Chair Yoga Dance with Sherry Zak Morris

Click here for video & some fun!

5min Meditation for Caregivers

Click here

Did you know...

OPICA has a

LOST & FOUND


If you are looking for an item that has been misplaced, or find one that is not yours, OPICA has a Lost & Found. Call us, 310.478.0226

to inquire about your missing item. Items to be returned can be left with Juan at the gate the next time you come to OPICA.


Updated Flu - Covid - RSV Info

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. Vaccines for pregnant people or monoclonal antibody products are available to protect infants and young children from severe RSV.

Read more here

Getting an annual flu vaccine reduces the severity and spread of respiratory illness.


This is more important than ever because flu, RSV, and Covid-19 are all circulating during the fall and winter seasons.


Flu vaccination is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu – and from Covid-19.


We share 5 reasons why a flu shot for seniors is so important for protecting their health.



We share 5 reasons why a flu shot for seniors is so important for protecting their health.

Click to read more here

Free at many local pharmacies

Where can I get a flu shot

Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information
and Mask Wearing


When to wear a mask


 NOW AVAILABLE: UPDATED VACCINES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 6 MONTHS+


 

What the CDC Says

Click here for more info

 

 

COVID -19 VACCINE

Up to date information from County of Los Angeles



Book an Appointment

Home-bound Vaccinations

Vaccine Distribution Data

California ALL 


Flu & People 65 Years

and Older


People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults. This increased risk is due in part to changes in immune defenses with increasing age. 

Read more here

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Please visit our OPICA website to find our resource page

Contact Us


 Sara Kaye - sara@opica.org 
 Saira Reyes -  saira@opica.org



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