Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 14, 2012

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THE GOOD LIFE

 Mountain Views News Saturday, January 14, 2012 

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Today’s Subject:

KEEPING THAT BALLOON IN THE AIR

SENIOR HAPPENINGS

JANUARY ACTIVITIES

WE’RE BACK!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th

Senior Programs return to the Hart Park 
House enior Center, 222 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd. in Memorial Park - Come by and see the 
changes!!

January Birthdays

Loyal Camacho, Mary Tassop, Becky Evans, 
Roberta Rahmanian, Louise Thistlewaite, Sue 
Watanabe, Ruth Wolter,


Meals-On-Wheels


Okay. So, we’ve got the first week or so of 
the new year out of the way. How are those 
resolutions coming? The good news is that we 
made some goals in the first place ~ that says we 
are always game. The not as good news may be 
the feeling underneath it all that we were going to 
fail. With these concerns in mind, let’s consider a 
few practices for staying on track:

1. Find a friend. If we plan to do something 
that requires some will power, a little support goes 
a long way. 

2. Eat regular meals. Will power decreases 
when blood sugar drops. 

3. Be clear on what your goals are and 
why. Saying “I don’t want to end up like Uncle 
Bill,” rarely works because fear is a short-term 
influence. “I want to be able to do the things that 
have meaning to me; therefore, I need to be my 
best,” has a continual flow. 

4. Breathe. Simple. Still works this year, 
just as it did last year. Herbert Benson’s book, 
The Relaxation Response, is the bible of stress 
reduction. 

5. Turn off the lights before 10 p.m. 
(including the computer) and get a good night’s 
sleep. Do this for one month and see how you feel. 

6. Walk. A short 20-30 minute walk can do 
wonders. 

7. Easy does it. Shaping new patterns of 
behavior takes time. The idea is to be forgiving 
of ourselves if we don’t get it done all at once and 
the very first time. At some point, it will become 
second nature to be the person that we have 
been striving to become and we will engage our 
willpower for the next great challenge.

These are just the fundamentals. The real 
joy will be in seeing what this new year will 
spontaneously bring our way.

Have a great year!

Dr. John

Meals are delivered to home-bound 
seniors by volunteer drivers through 
the YWCA Intervale Lunch Program 
M-F (with frozen meals for the weekend.) 

Meals are delivered to the home-bound seniors 
by drivers through the YWCA Interval Lunch 
Program M-F (with frozen meals for the 
weekend.) 

 

 Call the YWCA at (626) 214-9460 for more 
information. 

MONDAYS: City Hall & Lunch Café 

Closed December 26th - Happy Holidays!

12 noon: Intervale Lunch Café: Come enjoy 
a hot meal with others. Donation for seniors 
(60+) of $2.00; visitors $3.75. Call 355-0256 
to make your daily reservation.

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm: Strength Training with 
Lisa Brandley. FREE class of stretching with 
light hand weights while you sit.

TUESDAYS: 

 FREE blood pressure checks by Methodist 
Hospital Nurse; 11 am to 12 noon.

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm: BINGO; cards are only 25 
cents each so stop by & play

5:15 pm to 6:45 pm: Yoga; $6.00 - 50 & over. 
Please call 355-5278 for more information

WEDNESDAYS:

11 –11:45 am: Balance Class with Teryl. FREE 
class designed to improve balance & refresh 
the joints

12 noon: Intervale Lunch Café; daily reservations 
needed 355-0256

2nd Wednesday of the month: FREE Legal 
Consultations: 10-11:30 am. Appointments 
call 355-7394

Wii Wednesday - 1:00 pm or call the senior 
desk at 355-7394 to arrange another time & 
day to learn how to play. No previous experience 
or skills required and it is great exercise.

THURSDAY:

1:00 to 3:30 pm: Game Day. Join us for Poker 
with Bridge on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays; so 
please call for more information.

FRIDAY: City Hall closed on Dec. 16, 23 & 30 
and Lunch Café closed on Dec. 23

 12 noon: Intervale Lunch Café; daily reservations 
needed 355-0256

Saturday: 11:30 am: Senior Club brown bag 
lunch and BINGO at 12:30 pm. The Senior Club 
will return to the Senior Center starting on Saturday, 
January 14, 2012


Dr. John Talevich, D.C. has practiced in Sierra Madre 
for thirty years. His clinic, LifeWorks! Chiropractic, 
offers patient-specific approaches to the alleviation of 
pain and individually tailored wellness programs. 

LUNCH & LEARN 

Join the Senior

Community Commission

at the 

HART PARK HOUSE

 for a FREE presentation. Lunch is 
available for a 

$2 donation 

Call (626) 355-0256 by 

12 noon the day before. 

John M. Talevich, D.C. 

CHIROPRACTIC: Simple, Elegant, Effective

31 S. Baldwin Avenue Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

626-355-4710

2012 EXCURSIONS

HOW TO GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER

SAVE THE DATES

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 

THURSDAY, JANAURY 26TH - Bowers 
Museum in Santa Ana. Join us as we return 
to Orange County to visit the Warriors: China’s 
Enduring Legacy exhibit as well as the 
museum’s ongoing exhibits like California 
Legacies.

Cost per person is $22 (includes transportation 
& museum entrance with audio tour). 
Lunch will be on your own.

Bus will depart from the Hart Park House 
Senior Center at 9:30 am and return around 
3:30 pm.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH - San Antonio 
Winery Tour & Tasting. Come enjoy a tour 
of this historic Los Angeles Winery, taste 
their wine, visit the gift shop and savor the 
flavors of their onsite restaurant.

Cost per person is $10 (includes transportation, 
tour & tasting). Lunch will be on your 
own.

Bus leaves the Hart Park House Senior Center 
at 10:30 am and will return around 3 pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD - Community 
Whale Watching Trip; $28 per person. The 
bus will leave the Community Recreation 
Center at 10 am and return at 3:30 pm. Cost 
includes transportation and a 2 1/2 hour 
charter boat tour out of Long Beach.

Registration can be done either in person 
or online at www.cityofsierramadre.com/
onlineregistration

Dear Savvy Senior

I would like to get my personal and financial 
information organized so my kids will know what’s 
going on when I die. Any tips would be appreciated.

Overwhelmed Senior

 

Dear Overwhelmed,

Organizing your important papers and personal 
information is a smart move and a great gift to 
your loved ones. Here are some tips to help you 
get started.

 

Get Organized

The first step in getting your affairs in order 
is to gather up all your important personal, 
financial and legal information so you can 
arrange it in a format that will benefit you now, 
and your loved ones later. Then you’ll need to 
sit down and create various lists of important 
information and instructions of how you want 
certain things handled when you die or if you 
become incapacitated. Here’s a checklist of areas 
you need to focus on.

 

Personal Information

· Contacts: Make a master list of names and 
phone numbers of close friends, family, clergy, 
doctors, and professional advisers such as your 
lawyer, accountant, broker and insurance agent.

· Personal documents: Include such items 
as your birth certificate, Social Security card, 
marriage license, military discharge papers, etc.

· Secured places: List all the places you keep 
under lock and key or protected by password, 
such as safe deposit boxes, safe combination, 
security alarms, etc.

· Service providers: Provide contact 
information of the companies or people who 
provide you regular services such as utility 
companies, lawn service, etc.

· Pets: If you have a pet, give instructions for 
the care of the animal.

· End of life: Indicate your wishes for organ, 
tissue or body donation including documentation 
(see donatelife.net), and write out your funeral 
instructions. If you’ve made pre-arrangements 
with a funeral home include a copy of agreement, 
their contact information and whether you’ve 
prepaid or not. 

 

Legal Documents

· Will: Include the original copy of your 
will and other estate planning documents you’ve 
made.

· Power of attorney: This names someone 
you trust to handle money matters if you’re 
incapacitated. If you don’t have a will or power of 
attorney, do-it-yourself resources like legalzoom.
com can help you create them for a few dollars. 

· Advance directives: These documents 
– a living will and medical power of attorney – 
spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life 
medical treatment when you can no longer make 
decisions for yourself. For free advanced directive 
forms visit caringinfo.org or call 800-658-8898.

 

Financial Records

· Income and debt: Make a list of all income 
sources such as pensions, Social Security, IRAs, 
401Ks, interest, investments, etc. And do the 
same for any debt you may have – mortgage, 
credit cards, medical bills, car payment.

· Financial accounts: List all bank and brokerage 
accounts (checking, savings, stocks, bonds, 
mutual funds, IRAs, etc.) and their contact 
information. And keep current statements from 
each institution in your files.

· Company benefits: List any retirement plans, 
pensions or benefits from your current or former 
employer including the contact information of 
the benefits administrator.

· Insurance: List the insurance policies you 
have (life, long-term care, home, auto, Medicare, 
Medigap, prescription drug, etc.) including the 
policy numbers, insurance agents and phone 
numbers. 

· Credit cards: List all credit and charge 
cards, including the card numbers and contact 
information.

· Property: List real estate, vehicles and other 
properties you own, rent or lease and include 
documents such as deeds, titles, and loan or lease 
agreements.

· Taxes: Keep copies of tax returns for seven 
years and the contact information of your tax 
preparer. 

 Keep all your organized information and files 
together in one convenient location – ideally in a 
fireproof filing cabinet or safe in your home. Also 
be sure to review and update it every year, and 
don’t forget to tell your loved ones where they can 
find it.

 Savvy tips: To help you get organized, Nolo (nolo.
com, 800-728-3555) offers a great resource book 
called “Get It Together” for $18.50. You can also 
purchase helpful guides at organizemyaffairs.
com.

 Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, 
P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit 
SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to 
the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy 
Senior” book.

 

 

DIAL - A - RIDE TICKETS

Tickets can now be purchased at:

Sierra Madre City Hall

Sierra Madre Recreation Center

Sierra Madre Library


Pasadena Highlands, an independent and assisted 
living community, is proud to provide a special 
gift basket on the first Tuesday of each month. 
Accredited In-Home nursing care will provide a 
special prize on the 4th Tuesday of each month. 
Bingo takes place every Tuesday at 1:30 pm at the 
Sierra Madre Recreation Center while the Hart Park 
House is under remodeling. The game begins at 
1:30 pm but those wishing to play must arrive 10 
minutes before to secure your Bingo cards. Join 
us on the 1st & 4th Tuesday of each month 

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