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THE GOOD LIFE WHAT TO DO WITH CREMATED ASHES? 10 Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 23, 2017 SENIOR HAPPENINGS EXERCISES THAT HELP EASE ARTHRITIS PAIN AND STIFFNESS HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ….September Birthdays Clem Bartolai, Pat Hall, Donna Anderson, Teresa Chaure, Cathy Gunther, Esther Macias, Sheila Pierce, Nancy Sue Shollenberger, Yvonne Osti, Patti O’Meara, Judie Cimino, Mary Steinberg, Geri Wright, Parvin Dabiri, Denise Reistetter and Nehama Warner. * To add your name to this distinguished list, please call the paper at 626.355.2737. YEAR of birth not required but you must be over 60. ACTIVITIES: Unless listed differently, all activities are at the Hart Park House (Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Class: Every Tuesday morning from 10a.m. to 11a.m. Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she leads you in the art of Hula. Bingo Time: Every Tuesday beginning at 1:00p.m. Cards are only $0.25 each! Everyone is welcome to join. May be canceled if less than five people. Free Blood Pressure Testing: 2nd Tuesdays of the month from 11a.m. to 12p.m. No appt. is necessary. Brain Games - *New Activity*: Join us on Thursday July 20th, at 10:30a.m. to 11:30a.m for Scattergories. A creative thinking game by naming objects within a set of categories. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Great way to strengthen your brain and make new friends. Activities are facilitated by Senior Volunteers. Free Legal Consultation: Wednesday, August 16th from 10:30a.m. to Noon. Attorney Lem Makupson is available for legal consultation. Specializing in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Injury. Appointments are required by calling 626-355-7394. Senior Club: Meets every Saturday at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Brown Bag Lunch at 11:30a.m. Chair Yoga: Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45a.m. with Paul Hagen. 3rd Mondays of each month, a variety of balance exercises are practiced.All ability levels are encouraged and welcomed! *A suggested donation of $5 at one of the classes is requested, but is not required. Case Management: Case Management Services are provided by the YWCA and offer assistance in a variety of areas. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling the Hart Park House Office at 626-355-7394. Birthday Celebrations: Every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Hart Park House, share some free birthday cake provided by the Sierra Madre Civic Club. Game Day: Every Thursday starting at 12:00p.m. Come join this group of Seniors in their poker game. Other games are offered to all. Free Strength Training Class: Fridays from 12:45p.m. to 1:30p.m. with Lisa Brandley. This energetic class utilizes light weights for low impact resistance and training conditioning. All class materials are provided. UPCOMING EXCURSIONS: SEPTEMBER EXCURSION RILEY'S at Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen Date: Wednesday, September 27th Time: 10:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Cost: $40.00 (including Lunch) Enjoy the scenic beauty and breathe in the crisp, clean mountain air while enjoying your country meal at the oldest and largest ranch in Oak Glen. Lunch includes slow roasted Tri- Tip and BBQ chicken, potato salad, biscuit with apple butter, and a slice of apple pie or crisp for dessert. Entertainment by Riley’s Mountaineers singing some of your favorites from bygone times. After your lunch, enjoy a 20 minute tour of the historic 1906 Packing House. The Farm Store will be open for shopping. Level of Walking: Low–Medium; Please call us at the Hart Park House for reservations at (626) 355-7394. SENIOR CINEMA - September 20th at 1:00p.m. Fences (2016) Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in the 1950’s. He dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player but was too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. He creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son’s chance to meet a College Football Recruiter. Rated PG13; Run time 2h. 19m. INSURANCE RESOURCE TABLE If you have any questions on your health plans, please come to the Insurance Resource Table at the Hart Park House on Monday, September 11th from 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. A licensed representative will be available. As a Medicare beneficiary, you have from October 15 to December 7, 2017, to review your coverage and make any changes for 2018. New coverage for changes made during the open enrollment begins January 1, 2018. Dear Savvy Senior, What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to aggravate it. Stiff and Achy Dear Stiff, Many people who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen their condition, but that’s not true. Exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. Proper and careful exercises can help reduce joint pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles around the joints and increase flexibility. It also helps manage other chronic conditions that are common among seniors with arthritis, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Here are some tips to help you get started. Recommended Exercises Determining exactly which types of exercises that are best for you depends on the form and severity of your arthritis, and which joints are involved. It’s best to work with your doctor or a physical therapist to help you develop a personalized exercise program. The different types of exercises that are most often recommended to seniors with arthritis include: Range-of-motion exercises: These are gentle stretching exercises that can relieve stiffness as well as improve your ability to move your joints through their normal range of motion. These exercises should be done daily. Strengthening exercise: Calisthenics, weight training and working with resistance bands are recommended (two or more days a week) to maintain and improve your muscle strength, which helps support and protect your joints. Aerobic exercises: Low-impact activities like walking, cycling, swimming or water aerobics are all recommended three to five times per week to help improve cardiovascular health, control weight, and improve your overall function. It’s also important to keep in mind that when you first start exercising, you need To help you manage your pain start by warming up with some simple stretches or range of motion exercises for five to 10 minutes before you move on to strengthening or aerobic exercises. Another tip is to apply heat to the joints you’ll be working before you exercise, and use cold packs after exercising to reduce inflammation. If you’re experiencing a lot of pain while you exercise, you may need to modify the frequency, duration, or intensity of your exercises until the pain improves. Or you may need to try a different activity, for example, switching from walking to water aerobics. But it you’re having severe, sharp or constant pain, or large increases in swelling or your joints feel hot or red, you need to stop and see your doctor. Exercising Aids To help you exercise at home, the Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of free online videos (see Arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/ videos) to guide you through a variety of exercises. Or there are arthritis exercise DVDs you can purchase for a few dollars through Collage Video (CollageVideo.com, 800-819-7111) or the Arthritis Foundation Store (AFstore.org). Also see Go4life.nia.nih.gov (or call 800-222- 2225), a National Institute on Aging resource that offers a free exercise guide that provides illustrated examples of different exercises. If you need some motivation or don’t like exercising alone, ask your doctor about exercise programs in your area for people with arthritis. Hospitals and clinics sometimes offer special programs, as do local health clubs and senior centers. The Arthritis Foundation also conducts exercise and aquatic programs for people with arthritis in many communities throughout the U.S. Contact your local branch (see Arthritis.org/local-offices, or call 800-283-7800 for contact information) to find out what may be available near you. 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. LUNCH AND LEARN - Transit 101 Class Wednesday, September 27th 12:15p.m. – 1:00p.m. at the Hart Park House If you haven’t used public transportation before or it’s been a long time since you tried and you don’t know where to start, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU! No need to stress over mobility or other limitations - Feel confident enough to go out on your own! Come join us for this FREE Transit Training Class -Please call the Hart Park House at 626-355-7394. make a reservation- READ US ONLINE AT: www.mtnviewsnews.com Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||