With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it seems that there’s never enough time to get everything done. It’s important, though, to make sure that safety doesn’t get left off the list: during the holiday season, fires cause more than $18 million in property damage and holiday decorating injuries send more than 13,000 to the emergency room. Help keep your family safe this season with these quick, simple steps. •Water, water, water your tree. Dry trees pose a fire risk – make a fresh cut on the base before putting your tree into a sturdy stand, and water frequently. •Check your lights, check them twice. Inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard. •Plan your fire escape. Use the holidays as a good time to practice a fire escape plan with your loved ones. Identify at least two exits from every room in the house. •Sleep safe: Install carbon monoxide alarms. Be sure that at least one carbon monoxide alarm is installed on each floor of your home and always closed to sleeping areas. •Be flame aware. Always blow out unattended candles and teach your children to stay away from lit candles or fireplaces. •Give wrapping paper a second life. Don’t burn used wrapping paper as it may cause intense flash fires, and throwing it out adds waste. Consider recycling or repurposing it instead. •Check extension cords. Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage. •Steer your tree clear. Your tree should be positioned at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. It should not block any doorways or exits. •Decorate with a safe eye. Cords should not be run under carpets or tacked-up with metal nails or staples. Small decorations can be choking hazards so keep them out of the reach of toddlers. •Look for UL. The UL mark on a product means that samples of that product have been tested to the highest safety standards. Make sure to look for it to help keep your holidays safe and bright. To your Health…...01 Travel……………..02 Monthly Classes…03 Paramount Happenings………04 Happenings Continued………...05 Word Search……..06 Calendar of Events…………….07 Lunch Menu………08 For all excursions we need a minimum of 25 people for the excursion to take place. Unfortunately, if we do not meet these requirements the excursions will be cancelled. Tamale Festival Saturday, December 6, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $10.00 – November 6, 2014 Non-Resident: $12.00 – November 19, 2014 Deadline: November 26, 2014 _____________________________________________________________________ December · COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS · Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (562) 220-2090 · IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS · A.A.R.P. (888) 687-2277 Laughlin – December 10th – 12th Registration: Currently taking place Resident: $114 per person (Double) $139 per person (Single) Non-Resident: $116 (Double)$141 per person (Single) Departs Wednesday at 9 a.m. - Returns Friday at 6 p.m. Cabazon Outlets Friday, December 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $3.00 – November 12, 2014 Non-Resident: $5.00 – November 26, 2014 Deadline: December 5, 2014 January Viejas Casino Thursday, January 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $3.00 – December 8, 2014 Non-Resident: $5.00 – December 22, 2014 Deadline: December 30, 2014 Grammy Museum Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $10.00 – December 12, 2014 Non-Resident: $12.00 – December 26, 2014 Deadline: January 7, 2015 Los Angeles Farmers Market Friday, January 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $2.00 – December 30, 2014 Non-Resident: $4.00 – January 13, 2015 Deadline: January 23, 2015 ________________________________ Refund policy for trips and special events are as follows: •Participants are entitled to a refund if a program/activity is cancelled by the City of Paramount.• Partial refunds will be issued ONLY in the event that a participant becomes incapacitated. Otherwise, no partial refunds will be granted. •No refund will be given if you cancel the day of the event or trip.• Refunds totaling more than $5 (minus the administrative fee) can be held on account up to six (6) months for future use. If participant chooses to have fees held on account rather than be issued a refund, administrative fee will be waived. •Events/Trips cannot be transferred to someone else. •Cancellations that occur after the deadline will not receive a refund. Adult Protective Services (213) 351-5401 City Hall (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.com Dial-A-Ride (562) 633-2904 Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646 In-Home Support Services (888) 944-4477 Medicare (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov Paramount Sheriff Station (562) 220-2002 (Non-Emergency) Social Security (800) 772-1213 H.S.A. (Meals on wheels) (562) 806-5400 x272 or x245 __________________ City of Paramount Community Services & Recreation Senior Nutrition Program 14400 Paramount Blvd. (562) 220-2090 This program is a joint venture of the City of Paramount, Human Services Association and the L.A. County Area Agency on Aging, funded in part by Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (as amended.) Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Paramount, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to , or participation or employment in its programs or activities. Administrative Services, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA 90723, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulation. Information regarding the provisions of the ADA Coordinator (562) 2202027. WEDNESDAY Walking (Free) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Caminar (Gratis). Closed on Dec. 24th MONDAY Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). TUESDAY Bingo 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Donation of $1 for 3 cards. Donacion de $1 por 3 tarjetas. Cash prizes! Premios en effectivo! Crocheting Class 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Class is free except for materials. Clase de tejer gratis excepto los materiales. Closed on Dec. 24th Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). Closed on Dec. 24th & 31st Folklorico (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Folklórico (Gratis). THURSDAY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Dancing December 4th - Global Affair December 11th – Jerry Benton December 18th – Delgado Band ESL Class (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 .m. Clase de Ingles (Gratis). Closed Dec. 24th Computer Class (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Limit 10 people. Clase de computación (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. Closed Dec. 24th Games Games are available MondayFriday. Please check out games at front desk. Art Class Self Taught (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This is a self taught art class for students who are intermediate or advanced. There is no instructor for this class. Taller de arte (Gratis). Closed Dec. 25th FRIDAY Computer Class (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sign-up at front desk. Limit 10 people. Clase de computación (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. Zumba Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de Zumba (Gratis). Holiday Celebration Join us for our Holiday Party Celebration on Thursday, December 18, 2014 Tickets will be available: Residents: November 13, 2014 – $2 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: December 1, 2014 – $3 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is December 11, 2014. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la Fiesta de Navidad. El jueves 18 de diciembre del 2014. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 13 de noviembre del 2014– $2 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 1 de diciembre del 2014 – $3 persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 11 de diciembre del 2014 Big Top Circus Party Join us for our Circus Party Celebration on Thursday, January 22, 2015 Tickets will be available: Residents: December 22, 2014 – $2 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Non-Residents: January 6, 2015 – $3 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is January 15, 2015. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la Fiestas de Circo El jueves 22 de diciembre del 2014. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 22 de diciembre del 2014– $2 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 6 de enero del 2015 – $3 persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 15 de enero del 2015. Will be here every Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. offering free blood pressure. They will also have an exercise class with resistance bands from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Estará aquí todos los miércoles del mes de 10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. para tomarle la presión gratis. También de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. habrá clase de ejercicio. Birthday Celebrations Happy Birthday to all our friends born in December! Join us in celebration Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. Please, birthday celebrants, remember to sign up in the patio room on the bulletin board. All celebrants will receive a treat. Feliz Cumpleaños a todos nuestros amigos que nacieron en diciembre. Acompáñenos en celebración el jueves 11 de diciembre del 2014 a las 11:45 a.m. Por favor cumpleañeros recuerden que deben registrarse en el tablón de anuncios que se encuentra en el patio. Los cumpleañeros reciban una rebanada de pastel. Senior Committee Meeting The Senior Commission meets the first Thursday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center in rooms 1 & 2. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to make comments and suggestions. The objective of the Senior Committee is to advise staff on the operation of the senior center. Meeting Date: January 8, 2015. El Comité de las personas de la tercera edad se reúnen el primer lunes de cada tercer mes a las 1:30 p.m. en el centro comunitario de Paramount en los cuartos 1 y 2. El publico es bienvenido a asistir las juntas para que hagan comentarios y subgerencias. El propósito del comité de las personas mayores es para aconsejar al personal de la operación del centro de la tercera edad. Fecha de la reunión: 8 de enero de 2015. El condado de Los Ángeles estará aquí el lunes 8 de diciembre de las10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. aceptando aplicaciones para el programa CalFresh . Rose Hills will be here on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with an information booth. Rose Hills estará aquí el jueves, 4 del diciembre 2014 de 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. con un puesto de información CareMore will be here on Monday, December 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing free haircuts. First come first serve basis. Por favor traigan estos datos para aplicar: - Identificación personal (Licencia de Conducir de California ) - Carta de Seguro Social o el numero - Comprobación de sus ingresos y sus gastos. L.A. County Library will be here on Monday, December 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. providing book and movie rental. La librería estará aquí el jueves, 6 de diciembre 2014 de 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. proporcionando libros y alquiler de películas. Christmas Caroling CareMore estará aquí el lunes 10 de diciembre del Help spread some holiday cheer, 2014 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para ofrecer corte go Christmas caroling with us to our local convalescent hospitals. de pelo gratis. Caroling will take place December 16, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sign-up at the front desk if you would like to join us. The food bank will be at the center on Monday, December 8, 2014. They are not accepting applications at this time. For more information please call (323) 234-3030. El banco de alimentos vendrá el lunes 8 de diciembre del 2014. En este momento no están aceptando aplicaciones. Para mas información llame al (323) 234-3030. Los Angeles County will be there December 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring the following to apply: -Personal I.D. (CA Driver’s License or Identification) -Social Security Card or Number -Proof of Income & Proof of Expenses Ayúdenos a compartir el espíritu navideño y acompáñenos a cantar a nuestros hospitales convalecientes en nuestra área local. El canto navideño se llevara acabo el 16 de diciembre del 2014 a las 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Si están interesados en acompañarnos favor de inscribirse al frente. Food Reservation Our reservation system is in place. You may call in your reservation as follows: Paramount Residents: Monday – Friday Non-Residents: Thursday – Friday To make or cancel a reservation, please call (562) 220-2096 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nuestro sistema de reservaciones ya está tomando lugar. Residentes de Paramount: Lunes a viernes No residentes: Jueves a viernes Para realizar o cancelar una reservación, por favor llame al (562) 220-2096 de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. ESL Class – CR 10:00 – 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 – 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Weight Training Exercise - Outside 9:00 - 10:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Crocheting - R1 9:00 - 2:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Resistance Bands - P 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Global Affair - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 Library - P 9:00 - 12:00 Rose Hills - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Jerry Benton-Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 Birthdays 11:45 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 CalFresh – GR 10:00 – 2:00 Caremore (massages)- P 10:00 - 12:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Food Bank – P 1:00 - 2:00 Weight Training Exercise - Outside 9:00 - 10:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Crocheting - R1 9:00 - 2:00 Laughlin Dec.10th-12th Leaves at 9:00 am ESL Class- CR 10:00 - 11:00 Resistance Bands - P 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 ESL Class – CR 10:00 – 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 – 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Weight Training Exercise - Outside 9:00 - 10:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Christmas Caroling 3:00 - 5:30 Crocheting - R1 9:00 - 2:00 ESL Class- CR 10:00 - 11:00 Resistance Bands - P 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Holiday Celebration Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Cabazon Outlets 9:00 - 5:00 Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Laughlin trip returns @ 6:00pm Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Delgado Band-Aud 10:00 - 12:00 ESL Class – CR 10:00 – 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 – 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Weight Training Exercise - Outside 9:00 - 10:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 ESL Class – CR 10:00 – 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 – 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Weight Training Exercise - Outside 9:00 - 10:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Closed Crocheting - R1 9:00 - 2:00 ESL Class- CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Closed Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Bean & Turkey Soup TUNA SALAD Whole Grain Bread (2) Carrot Pineapple Salad Tossed Green Salad Orange Tomato Soup GROUND TURKEY TACO Corn Tortillas (2 each) Pinto Beans Sliced Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Tomato Orange & Jicama Salad Italian Wedding Soup ROAST BEEF W/GRAVY Whole Grain Bread Lyonnaise Noodles Creamed Spinach Cantaloupe or Honeydew Butterscotch Pudding Lentil Soup LEMON PEPPER BAKED CHICKEN (LEG & THIGH) Whole Grain Bread Lemon Pepper Broccoli Oven Browned Potatoes Banana Navy Bean Soup BBQ PORK ON A BUN Whole Grain Bun Corn Spinach Salad Pineapple Chunks MEAT LASAGNA French Bread Cauliflower Caesar Salad w/Croutons Fresh Fruit in Season Vegetable Barley Soup SHEPHERD PIE Whole Grain Bread Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Peaches or Fresh Fruit in Season Corn Chowder Soup CHICKEN ENCHILADA VERDE CASSEROLE Pinto Beans Mixed Field Green Salad w/Croutons & Red Onions Fresh Orange MUSTARD THYME MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST Dinner Roll Couscous Cauliflower/ Waldorf Salad Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl Pudding Orange Juice ROAST BEEF W/GRAVY Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Spears Green Salad w/Sliced Tomatoes Bread Pudding w/Lemon Sauce OVEN BAKED CHICKEN (LEG & THIGH) Dinner Roll Broccoli & Cauliflower Mashed Sweet Potatoes Apple Chocolate Chip Cookies Orange Juice BEEF STEW w/POTATOES, ONIONS, CELERY & CARROTS Biscuit / Tossed Salad / “Cake” Chicken Noodle Soup ROAST TURKEY w/GRAVY Cranberry Sauce Stuffing Creamed Spinach Three Bean Salad w/Onions in Italian Dressing Tropical Fruit Vegetable Soup SPAGHETTI w/MEATBALLS Whole Wheat Spaghetti Noodles Green Beans Caesar Salad w/Croutons Tropical Fruit Happy Birthday Cream of Mushroom Soup ROAST PORK w/GRAVY Corn Bread Stuffing Brussels Sprouts Pea Salad w/Cucumber & Red Onions “Blushing” Pears Choice of Entrée Asian Vegetable Soup w/Green Onions SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN Dinner Roll Brown Rice / Cauliflower Cucumber & Tomato Salad Apricots Turkey Rice Soup FISH w/LEMON CAPERS OR CHICKEN PAPRIKA Whole Grain Bread Butter Parsley Noodles Peas & Carrots Cabbage Apple Salad Fruit Cocktail Cranberry Juice BAKED HAM Dinner Roll Fresh Sweet Potato Black Eyed Peas Spinach Salad w/Tomato Gingerbread Cake Tomato Soup BAKED FISH Whole Grain Bread Baked Potato Peas & Carrots Mandarin Orange Coleslaw w/ Carrots Blushing Pears Closed Closed Closed Closed Tortilla Soup FISH AMANDINE Dinner Roll Baked Potato Tricolor Slaw Peaches Oatmeal Cookies Choice of Entrée CARNITAS w/SALSA OR SEASONED WHITE FISH TACO Corn Tortillas (2 each) Pinto Beans Squash Medley Cantaloupe All MEALS SERVED WITH NONFAT OR 1 %LOW FAT MILK. PLEASE SEE SITE MANAGER FOR CHOICE OF FRUIT! HIGH SODIUM* MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - This project is funded, I part by Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, through the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.