Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent. Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Over 3 million Americans, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma. Help Raise Awareness In the United States, approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness. Here are three ways you can help raise awareness: 1. Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know. 2. Refer a friend to our web site, www.glaucoma.org. 3. Request to have a free educational booklet sent to you or a friend. We will be closed January 1st & January 18th Observance of the New Year & Martin Luther King What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain. There is no cure for glaucoma—yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease. Types of Glaucoma There are two main types of glaucoma: primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and angle-closure glaucoma. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye. When optic nerve damage has occurred despite a normal IOP, this is called normal tension glaucoma. Secondary glaucoma refers to any case in which another disease causes or contributes to increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss. Regular Eye Exams are Important Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. In the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision, so if you have glaucoma, you may not notice anything until significant vision is lost. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately. 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 Viejas Casino Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $3.00 – December 7, 2015 Non-Resident: $5.00 – December 21, 2015 Deadline: December 30, 2015 Long Beach Farmer Market & Pike Outlets Friday, January 29, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $2.00 – December 29, 2015 Non-Resident: $4.00 – January 12, 2016 Deadline: January 22, 2016 February Citadel Outlets Friday, February 5, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $3.00 – January 5, 2016 Non-Resident: $5.00 –January 19, 2016 Deadline: January 29, 2016 Griffith Observatory Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $2.00 – January 19, 2016 Non-Resident: $4.00 – February 1, 2016 Deadline: February 10, 2016 March Olvera Street Friday, March 18, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: Resident: $5.00 – February 18, 2016 Non-Resident: $7.00 –March 3, 2016 Deadline: March 10, 2016 May Battle of the Mariachi Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $20.00 – February 1, 2016 Non-Resident: $22.00 –February 16, 2016 NO REFUNDS NO EXCEPTIONS Deadline: March 10, 2016 ________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________________________________ January · 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 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 x152 ________________ 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 MONDAY Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). No Class Jan. 18 TUESDAY Bingo 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $1 for 3 cards. $1 por 3 tarjetas. Cash prizes! Premios en effectivo! Karaoke (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Zumba Class (Free) 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Clase de Zumba (Gratis). MONDAY & WEDNESDAY ESL Class (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clase de Ingles (Gratis). No Class Jan. 18 Computer Class (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Limit 10 people. Clase de computación (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. No Class Jan. 18 Line Dancing 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Come and join our Line Dancing Class. $3.00 per class. Sign up at the front desk. Venga y únase a nuestra clase de línea baile. $ 3.00 por clase. Regístrate en la recepción. Crocheting Class 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Class is free except for materials. Clase de tejer gratis excepto los materiales. Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). THURSDAY Dancing January 7th – Linda Herman January 14th – Blue Fish January 21st – Jerry Benton January 28st – Baltazar 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). WEDNESDAY Walking (Free) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Caminar (Gratis). 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. No Class Jan. 1 Games Games are available MondayFriday. Please check out games at front desk. Zumba Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de Zumba (Gratis). No Class Jan. 1 Country Hoedown Celebration Join us for our Country Hoedown Party Celebration on Thursday, January 14, 2016 Tickets will be available: Residents: December 14, 2015 – $2 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: December 28, 2015 – $3 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is on January 7, 2016. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la Fiesta del oeste El jueves 14 de enero del 2016. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 14 de diciembre del 2015 – $2 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 28 de diciembre del 2015 – $3 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 7 de enero del 2016. Valentine Candlelight Dinner Join us for our Valentine Candlelight Dinner Celebration on Friday, February 12, 2016 Tickets will be available: Residents: January 12, 2016 – $5 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: January 26, 2016 – $6.50 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is on February 5, 2016. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la Cena con velas valentín El viernes12 de febrero del 2016. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 12 de enero del 2016 – $5 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 26 de enero del 2016 – $6.50 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 5 de febrero del 2016. Spelling Bee Join us for our Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign up at the front desk. Únase a nosotros para nuestro Concurso de Ortografía el miércoles, 24 de febrero del 2016, de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Inscríbete en la recepción. Birthday Celebrations Happy Birthday to all our friends born in January! Join us in celebration Thursday, January 28, 2016 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 enero. Acompáñenos en celebración el jueves 28 de enero del 2016 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 7, 2016. El Comite de las personas de la tercer edad se reunen el primer jueves de cada otro mes a las 1:30 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de Paramount en cuartos 1 y 2. El público está invitado a asistir a estas reuniones para hacer comentarios y sugerencias. El objetivo del comité es aconsejer al personal sobre el funcionamiento del centro de la terced edad. Fecha de la reunión: 7 de enero del 2016. 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: De lunes a viernes No residentes: De 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. Movie Days Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming Movies. Fridays from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. If there is a movie you would like to see let us know. Popcorn will be provided. Asegúrese de revisar el calendario para las próximas películas .Películas los viernes de 1:00 pm a 3:00 p.m. Si hay una película que le gustaría ver háganoslo saber. Palomitas seran proporcionado. NO MOVIE January 1, 2016. L.A. County will be here on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. taking applications for the CalFresh Program. AGA Insurance will be here on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to play a game of bingo. AGA Insurance estará aquí el lunes 4 de enero del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. con un juego de bingo. Pacific Clinics will be here on Thursday, January 7, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing information on Mental Health. Pacific Clinics estará aquí el jueves 7 de enero del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para proporcionar información del salud mental. . CareMore will be here on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing free haircuts. 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 El condado de Los Ángeles estará aquí el lunes 11 de enero del 2016 a las 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. aceptando aplicaciones para el programa CalFresh. 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. The food bank will be at the center on Monday, January 11, 2016. They are accepting applications at this time. For more information please call (323) 234-3030. El banco de alimentos vendrá el lunes 11 de enero del 2016. En este momento están aceptando aplicaciones. Para mas información llame al (323) 234-3030. CareMore estará aquí el lunes 11 de enero del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para ofrecer corte de pelo gratis. The Library will be here on Wednesday, January 21, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. providing book and movie rentals. HealthCare Partners will be here on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide information on programs and services offered to seniors. HealthCare Partners estará aquí el jueves 28 de enero del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. con un puesto de información para las personas de la terced edad. La librería estará aquí el miércoles, 21 de enero del 2016 de 11:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. proporcionando libros y alquiler de películas. N U V J E B X W Y S F Q S N M K V N Y I S W R M E C A T H E W F F B S X N E T Q Z M W T I S E Q N P N P O H E F F I Y I K W N H M U G C P E A D H O A R O T S C U F R O K Y S M O L S Y O C C L F F V W Midnight Noisemakers Decorations Party New Years Eve Father Time Family A M I D N H P E D E O N P L I G D U H R G B U C M W M X S U K J C A J W O K I O T N N U O R V O J Y E K Z B E Z N R O R S I E D X F I T U W U T H G L D R W X W M S A R M O T E A C E S D L Z O E N B L F A A F Y B A C E K R U A Y H R K O A M H X L N P S I D U A P N K C J E L K H E T F W Q R Y Q S X D Friends Resolutions Countdown New Beginnings Goals Toast New Years Baby R P R B Q C F E E V F O P M D R Q N W Z T T X X L E K Y E T S D R E R T S A G I C E L E B R A T E E E G E X W G S S R Z S E C E H Q T H G I N D I M H H W A G I O R E R U R R N I Y P G A M E S B X A O C Z K H W A R G M T S D E N A Q V J O I R Y W G Z Holiday Fireworks Cheers Horns Celebrate Streamers Games N R V R E A O K S I S R E S O L V E A E G U Y D J R M D Y H A U N S B T G J F I R G R F N S T V A O L N W X L B I V F B E P O H O G Y L Y T U S E I T T E B S G N I N N I G E B W E N E L H O J A X R U N K V D C F Z O H J I L X E Q C I W Y A J B R C W Q P B F P X M C G O I M S D T M E X T S E Y P Y L January Goblet Firecrackers Kiss Hats Fun Reflection Q I B H S G W E W L R T A I A X V O V T P I A V B D E C O R A T I O N S N O F N P P D C P Q V L F G V F V A Y T R A P S M N S V H M F F A S C Y S L P F E M I T R E H T A F F Z K S D S H W L X O I T D Resolve Hope Hourglass Times Square Tradition Happy CLOSED ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 AGA Bingo- P 10:00 - 12:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 CalFresh – GR 10:00 – 2:00 Caremore (Hair Cuts) - P 10:00 - 12:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Food Bank – P 1:00 - 2:00 CLOSED ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 ESL Class- CR 10:00 - 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Walking Club 8:00 - 9:00 Crocheting – R1&2 9:00 - 2:00 Viejas Excursion 9:00 – 6:00 p.m. Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Walking Club 8:00 - 9:00 Crocheting – R1&2 9:00 - 2:00 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Walking Club 8:00 - 9:00 Crocheting – R1&2 9:00 - 2:00 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class -CR 10:00 - 11:00 Library- Aud 11:30 - 12:30 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Walking Club 8:00 - 9:00 Crocheting – R1&2 9:00 - 2:00 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class -CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Punch & Judy - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Pacific Clinics – Aud 9:30-12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 PARTY Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Movie-Miss Congeniality 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Movie-Miss Congeniality 2 1:00 - 3:00 Blue Fish -Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Jerry Benton -Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 Library - Aud 11:30 - 12:30 Baltazar - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 HealthCare ProvidersAud 10:00 - 12:00 Birthdays 11:45 Computer Class-CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Movie- Under Siege 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class-CR 10:00 - 11:00 Long Beach Pike & Farmers Market 9:00 - 4:00 Zumba - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Movie- Ahi viene Martin Corona 1:00 - 3:00 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS 60 YRS & OLDER $2.00 FEE FOR NON– SENIORS $4.50 Tomato Soup BREADED BAKED FISH Whole Grain Bread Baked Potato Peas & Carrots Mandarin Orange Coleslaw Spiced Pears Choice of Entrée CHICKEN MOLE OR HERB CHICKEN BREAST Corn Tortilla or Whole Grain Bread Pinto Beans Mixed Field Green Salad w/Croutons & Red Onions Orange CLOSED Asian Vegetable Soup TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST w/PINEAPPLE & GREEN PEPPERS Brown Rice Oriental Vegetables Mixed Green Salad w/Tomato/Tropical Fruit Lentil Soup HERB RUBBED ROAST PORK w/MUSTARD SAUCE Corn Bread Stuffing Brussel Sprouts Pea Salad Cucumber & Red Onions Applesauce BEEF STROGANOFF Whole Grain Dinner Roll Egg Noodles Green Beans Broccoli Slaw Pineapple Chunks Chicken Barley Soup PROVENCAL LEMON & OLIVE CHICKEN Whole Grain Bread Baked Potato Carrot Raisin Salad Banana Orange Juice BEEF STEW w/POTATOES, ONIONS, CELERY & CARROTS Biscuit Tossed Salad w/Shredded Red Cabbage Ice Cream Choice of Entrée SHREDDED BEEF OR GRILLED FISH TACO Corn Tortilla Romaine Lettuce w/Shredded Carrots Pinto Beans / Cantaloupe CLOSED Potato Soup OVEN FRIED CHICKEN Whole Grain Dinner Roll Sautéed Cabbage Mashed Sweet Potatoes Pineapple Chunks Chocolate Chip Cookies Chicken Noodle Soup ROAST TURKEY Stuffing Whole Grain Dinner Roll Creamed Spinach Three Bean Salad Mango Chunks with Pear Cranberry Juice BBQ CHICKEN Whole Grain Bread Homemade Baked Beans Corn-on-the-Cob Creamy Coleslaw Watermelon HERB PORK W/GRAVY Corn Broccoli, Bell Pepper & Zucchini Dinner Roll Mandarin Orange Coleslaw Grape or Peaches Turkey Rice Soup MUSTARD THYME MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST Quinoa Salad California Blend Vegetables Mixed Field Green Salad Cake Lentil Soup OVEN FRIED FISH Whole Grain Bread Garlicky Greens Baked Sweet Potato Banana MEAT LASAGNA Broccoli Whole Grain Bread Caesar Salad w/Croutons Fresh Fruit in Season Vegetable Soup BEEF & BROCCOLI Brown Rice Broccoli Marinated Beet & Onion Salad Fruit Cocktail Pineapple Juice SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS Cornbread Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Wilted Spinach Salad w/Red Onions & Mushrooms Vanilla Pudding w/almonds Cream of Mushroom Soup MEATLOAF Whole Grain Bread Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Ambrosia Salad Tuscan Soup w/Kale Choice of Entrée FISH W/LEMON SAUCE OR CHICKEN PAPRIKA Rice/Peas & Carrots Waldorf Salad Mandarin Oranges