Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 19, 2012

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THE GOOD LIFE

 Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 19, 2012 

THE JOY OF YOGA

THE POSTURE’S JUST THE BEGINNING

SENIOR HAPPENINGS

May Birthdays

Juanita Loera, JoAnn Serrato-Chim Barbara 
Soulanille,Joanne Anthony, Carole Axline, 
Kika Downey, Shirley Hall, Dorothy Murphy, Annie 
Scalzo, Janet Ten Eyck, Jayne Thomas, 


MAY ACTIVITIES

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

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By Rene Quenell, Founder/Owner

Yoga Madre - Sierra Madre 

Meals-On-Wheels


MondayS: City Hall & Lunch Café 

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. 

 I really had no idea. When I look back at the process and how it all 
happened - I was completely unaware. Well, okay, maybe not completely. 
Somewhere deep down inside, I was called.

 I had no idea where the journey would go. I just thought it would be cool 
to teach. I liked the practice of yoga. I loved what it did for me physically. 
I did not know that it would transform my life. I soon learned that yoga is 
not about learning the postures, but it is about learning to know your Self. 

 There are so many different styles of yoga - how can you choose? Well, ultimately it is not which 
style we choose or what teacher - but our own dedication and our own sincerity in practicing that 
is important. It is all about what we do on and off the mat that matters. I had set out to expand my 
knowledge and develop a personal practice and what came of that, became a way of life. 

 Humility was my first big lesson. I went off to teacher training and thought my practice was pretty 
good. But I could not fold like the other teacher trainees. I could not do handstand. I felt kind of 
foolish. How was I going to be a yoga teacher if it’s all about the most insane pose? Luckily, it is 
not. I began to discover the old adage “the more you know - the less you know.” And then, I became 
fascinated.

 The change in me was huge. I can’t say I realized it was all good at the time. Things that were not 
working in my life needed to go. There were challenges that I needed to breathe through. There was a 
lot of stuff that came up. But the most amazing thing happened. I got to know myself better and what 
works for me, what inspires me, what my dharma is and how I can be happy. That’s the thing, we have 
to be inspired. We have to have desire, because without desire - we do not breathe, we do not grow.

 The first lesson of humility was realizing I didn’t know how to move my body. But I then realized 
I didn’t know so much more about myself. The journey has been unbelievable. It is so great. I have 
to share it with others! To become a yoga teacher, you have to learn it yourself. Then you have to 
continue to learn. I am forever the student. My yoga is practice. It is asana, breath, relationships, 
raising kids, cooking, self-healing, self-awareness, clarity, balance. Namasté, René 

 P.S. If you would like to deepen your practice Yoga Madre offers a teacher training , next session begins 
June 1st. 

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. 


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. 


2012 EXCURSIONS

Thursday, May 17th - Adamson House in 
Malibu. Join us as we visit this historic 1930s 
home, view the largest display of Malibu 
titles, tour (walking) the Malibu Lagoon 
Museum and end your visit at a local restaurant 
for lunch. The bus will leave the senior 
center at 8 am and return around 3:30 pm 
(depending on traffic). COST is $20 per person 
(you will need additional money to pay 
for your own lunch) and the tour is limited 
to the first 20 paid registrations. Please note, 
if it rains the excursion will be canceled per 
the museum staff. City staff will know by 7 
am the morning of May 17th if it is canceled 
& will call all participants at that time.

Friday, June 8th - Nethercutt Collection & 
lunch at the Bear Pit BBQ restaurant. June’s 
adventure takes you to the San Fernando 
Valley to see the museum that hous-es over 
200 classic cars, antique furniture and musical 
instruments. After the guide lead walking 
tour of the collection participants will 
then enjoy lunch (please bring additional 
money for lunch). Bus will depart at 8:45 am 
and return around 3:30 pm. Cost per person 
is $12 for transportation & driver’s tip.

Friday, July 13th - Laguna Beach Pageant of 
the Masters. This annual trip will be leaving 
Sierra Madre at 4:30 pm and return around 
11:30 pm. Tickets are limited to the first 40 
registered participants and the cost per person 
is $55.

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

DIAL - A - RIDE TICKETS

Tickets can now be purchased at:

Sierra Madre City Hall

Sierra Madre Recreation Center

Sierra Madre Library


BINGO Tuesday - join us every Tuesday at 
the Hart Park House Senior Center at 1:30 pm 
for this traditional social activity. Bingo cards 
are only 25 cents each.

There will be a special intermission dessert 
& prize at the April 24th game provided by 
Angie Chen of Seniors Helping Seniors - In 
home services for seniors by seniors.

ADULT TRICYCLES FOR BOOMERS AND BEYOND 

Dear Savvy Senior:

What can you tell me about three-wheeled bicycles? 
I’m 67 years old and would like to take up recreational 
bike riding but don’t trust myself on a two-
wheeler. Unbalanced Bonnie 

 Dear Bonnie:

Three-wheeled bikes – also known as adult tricycles – are a great cycling option for older boomers 
and seniors, especially those who have concerns with their balance or stamina. Here’s what you 
should know, along with some tips to help you shop for one. 

Safer Cycling 

 If you’d like to take up bike riding, but worry about falling, an adult tricycle is a smart option to 
consider because of the stability it provides. With a tricycle, you can ride as slow as you want without 
ever losing your balance and you can put both feet on the ground while seated, which is very reassuring 
for many older riders.

 In addition, adult tricycles are also made with a low “step through” design making mounting and 
dismounting much easier than a traditional bike; they come with big tires that ensure a smooth ride; 
have raised, ergonomic handlebars that are easier to reach and grip; and offer oversize seats (some 
even have backrests) for comfort and support. And, other than the frame, tricycles use the same 
standard components as traditional bikes do, so replacement parts are readily available, and repairs 
are not an issue. 

Types of Tricycles

 There are literally dozens of different types of adult tricycles to choose from with prices ranging 
anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. To help you figure out the right kind of 
tricycle that meets your needs and budget, here’s a breakdown of the different styles and costs, along 
with some popular models to checkout. 

 Upright: If you’re primarily interested in a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for pleasure, fitness 
or running errands, upright trikes are a good choice. These are traditional upright-positioned 
tricycles that come with rear cargo baskets and limited gear options usually ranging from one to 
three-speeds. Some popular models in this category include the Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle 
sold at Walmart and Target for around $270, the Sun Traditional 24 trike (see sunbicycles.com) that 
retails for around $375, and the Torker TriStar three-speed (torkerusa.com) which costs around $500.

 

 Recumbent: These are the lower-to-the-ground, stretched-out frame tricycles that allow you to recline 
with your legs positioned in front of you. Available in various styles, recumbent trikes are very 
comfy, easy on the back and aerodynamic which make them ideal for long rides. See terratrike.com, 
sunbicycles.com, industrialbicycles.com, trailmate.com and bikemania.biz for a nice variety, but be 
aware that recumbent trikes are more expensive than upright models, typically ranging between $800 
and $2,500.

 Tandem: If you plan to ride primarily with your spouse or another partner, you may want to get 
a tandem tricycle that comes with two seats (front and back), or you can get a double seat tricycle 
with the seats side-by-side. You can find these types of bikes for around $1,000 to $2,000, at the same 
websites that offer recumbent trikes. 

 Folding: If you like to travel or if you have limited storage space, tricycles that are designed to fold 
up to fit in tight spaces are another popular option. The Adventurer Three-Speed Folding Trike which 
sells for $390 at adventurebikes.com, Kent Westport Folding Tricycle sold at Target and amazon.com 
for $300, and Walmart’s Port-O-Trike 3-Speed Folding Tricycle for $400 are three good folding trikes 
to consider. 

 Electric: If you need a boost from time to time, electric tricycles are hybrids that have pedals and an 
electric motor, so you can exercise when you want or you can sit back and let the trike do the work. 
Some good options include the EW-88 electric trike at electricwheelstore.com for $1,200, and the 
Cabbike 3 Electric Tricycle offered through cabbikes.com for $979.

 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.