EYES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR HEALTH While many of us think that having good vision simply means that our eyes are healthy, that is not always the case. Regular comprehensive eye exams can ensure that you not only keep your vision in great shape, but that you keep your eyes, and ultimately your body, healthy as well. Scheduling an eye exam is the first step to take in saving your vision. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor does so much more than just figure out your prescription for eyeglasses or contacts. Your doctor also checks your eyes for common eye diseases, examines how your eyes work together, and also evaluates your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Eye doctors are often the first health care professional to detect chronic systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Eye exams are a vital part of health maintenance for everyone, no matter your age. Adults should have their eyes tested annually to keep their prescriptions current and to check for early signs of eye disease. Eye exams for children play an important part in ensuring normal vision development as well as academic achievement. Vision is closely linked to the learning process and children with undetected vision issues will often having difficulty with their academics. Senior Center Closed March 31st In addition to evaluating your eyes for contact lenses and glasses, your eye doctor will also check your eyes for diseases and other issues that could contribute to vision loss. Here are some examples of the conditions your eye doctor will be looking for: • Eye teaming problems It's possible your eyes do not work together efficiently as a team, even if they appear to be properly aligned. Binocular vision problems can cause eye strain, headaches and other issues that can affect vision. • Refractive error Refractive error refers to nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Refractive errors can be corrected by eyeglasses, contacts or refractive surgery. • Strabismus Strabismus if more commonly known as crossed eyes. Your doctor will check your eyes' alignment to make sure they are working properly together. • Eye diseases Many eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, have no symptoms in their early stages of development. During your exam, your doctor will check the health of your eyes inside and out for signs of problems. In many cases, early detection and treatment of eye diseases can help reduce the risk of permanent vision loss. • Other diseases By looking if your eyes' blood vessels, retina, and other vital parts, your eye doctor can actually detect the early warning signs of certain conditions and diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many other problems. For example, diabetes causes small blood vessel leaks or bleeding in the eye as well as swelling of the macula, which can lead to vision loss. Your eye doctor can detect this during a comprehensive eye exam and administer appropriate treatment. 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 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 April Claremont Day Trip Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $5.00 – March 11, 2016 Non-Resident: $7.00 – April 1, 2016 Deadline: April 6, 2016 Arboretum Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $5.00 – March 18, 2016 Non-Resident: $7.00 – March 22, 2016 Deadline: April 12, 2016 Pechanga Casino Monday, April 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $7.00 - March 24, 2016 Non-Resident: $9.00 - April 7, 2016 Deadline: April 18, 2016 Santa Monica Pier Friday, April 29, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $5.00 – March 29, 2016 Non-Resdient: $7:00 – April 12, 2016 Deadline: April 22, 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 June Laughlin Monday - Wednesday, June 13-15, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Price: Resident – February 22, 2016: $120.00/person (Double Occupancy) $145.00/person (Single Occupancy) Non-Resident – February 22, 2016: $122.00/person (Double Occupancy) $147.00/person (Single Occupancy) Deadline: June 6, 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. · 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) 220-2027. WEDNESDAY (cont.) 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. $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). Computer Class (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Limit 10 people. Clase de computación (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. WEDNESDAY Walking (Free) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Caminar (Gratis). Games Games are available MondayFriday. Please check out games at front desk. 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 March 3th – Blue Fish March 10th – Punch & Judy March 23rd* – Baltazar *(Wed-Easter Celebration) 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). No class Mar. 31 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). St. Patrick’s Celebration Join us for our St. Patrick’s Celebration on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - Tickets will be available: Residents: February 17, 2016 – $2.25 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: March 2, 2016 – $3.25 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is on March 10, 2016. Acompáñenos a celebrar el dia de San Patricio El jueves 17 de marzo del 2016. - Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 17 de febrero – $2.25 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 2 de marzo – $3.25 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 10 de marzo del 2016. Easter Celebration Join us for our Easter Celebration on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - Tickets will be available: Residents: February 23, 2016 – $2.25 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: March 8, 2016 – $3.25 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is on March 16, 2016. Acompáñenos a celebrar el día de Pascua El miércoles 23 de marzo. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 23 de febrero del 2016 – $2.25 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 8 de marzo del 2016 – $3.25 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 16 de marzo del 2016. Spring Fling Celebration Join us for our Spring Fling Celebration on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - Tickets will be available: Residents: March 14, 2016 – $2.25 per person Under 60 years :$6.50 per person Non-Residents: March 28, 2016 – $3.25 per person Under 60 years : $6.50 per person Deadline is on April 7, 2016. Birthday Celebrations Happy Birthday to all our friends born in March! Join us in celebration Wednesday, March 30, 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 marzo. Acompáñenos en celebración el miércoles 30 de marzo 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: March 3, 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: 3 de marzo 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. Acompáñenos a celebrar el Spring Fling el jueves 14 de abril. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 14 de marzo del 2016 – $2.25 por persona Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 28 de marzo del 2016 – $3.25 por persona Asegúrese de revisar el calendario para las próximas películas .Películas los viernes de 1:00 pm a 3:00 p.m. Personas menores de 60 años – $6.50 por persona Si hay una película que le gustaría ver háganoslo Plazo es el 7 de abril del 2016. saber. Palomitas seran proporcionado. L.A. County will be here on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. taking applications for the CalFresh Program. Please bring the following to apply: AltaMed will be here on Thursday, March 3, and Tuesday, - Personal I.D. (CA Driver’s License or Identification) March 15, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide - Social Security Card or Number information on services offered. - Proof of Income & Proof of Expenses Altamed estará aquí el martes 3 de marzo y jueves 15 de El condado de Los Ángeles estará aquí el lunes 14 de marzo del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. proporcionar marzo del 2016 a las 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. aceptando información de servicios ofrecido. aplicaciones para el programa CalFresh. Por favor traigan estos datos para aplicar: - Identificación personal Barbour & Floyd Medical Associates will be here on (Licencia de Conducir de California ) Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to - Carta de Seguro Social o el numero provide information on the mental health services they - Comprobación de sus ingresos y sus gastos. offer. Barbour & Floyd Medical Associates estará aquí el jueves 10 de marzo del 2016 de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. para proporcionar información de servicios para salud mental. Stella Insurance will be here on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide medical information. AppleCare will be here on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing blood pressure screening. Stella Insurance estará aquí el miercoles 16 de marzo del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. con información del salud . AppleCare estará aquí el viernes 11 de marzo del 2016 de HealthCare Partners will be here on Thursday, March 9:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para chequiar presion de sangre. 17, and Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide information on programs and services offered to seniors. The Library will be here on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. providing book and movie HealthCare Partners estará aquí el jueves 17 de marzo rentals. y miercoles 30 de marzo del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a La librería estará aquí el viernes, 11 de marzo del 2016 de 12:00 p.m. con un puesto de información para las 11:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. proporcionando libros y alquiler personas de la terced edad. de películas. CareMore will be here on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing free massages. CareMore estará aquí el lunes 14 de marzo del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para ofrecer corte de masajes. AGA Insurance will be here on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. offering program information. AGA Insurance estará aquí el lunes 21 de marzo del 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. con informacion del programa. The food bank will be at the center on Monday, March 14, Pacific Clinics will be here on Thursday, March 24, 2016. They are accepting applications at this time. For 2016, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. providing more information please call (323) 234-3030. information on mental health. El banco de alimentos vendrá el lunes 14 de marzo del Pacific Clinics estará aquí el jueves 24 de marzo del 2016. En este momento están aceptando aplicaciones. 2016 de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para proporcionar Para mas información llame al (323) 234-3030. información del salud mental. BASKET BONNET BUNNIES BUTTERFLY CARROTS CHICK CHOCOLATE CHURCH DECORATE DYE EGG FAMILY FUN HOP HUNT JELLYBEANS LILY NEST PEEPS SPRINGTIME TULIPS 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 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class -CR 10:00 - 11:00 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 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 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 CalFresh – GR 10:00 – 2:00 Caremore (Massage) - 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 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 AltaMed - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Walking Club 8:00 - 9:00 Crocheting – R1&2 9:00 - 2:00 Line Dancing - P 9:00 - 10:00 Stella Insurance (Medical Info) - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 ESL Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 AGA - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Exercise - R1 11:00 - 12:00 Computer Class - CR 1:00 - 2:00 Zumba- R1 9:00 – 11:00 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 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 Bingo - P 10:00 - 11:30 Karaoke - Aud 1:00 - 2:30 Easter Party Baltazar Band 10:00 – 12:00 Health Care Partners - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 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 Birthdays 11:45 Blue Fish- Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 AltaMed - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Barbour & Floyd (Info Table) – Aud 9:30 - 11:30 Punch & Judy – Aud 10:00 – 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 St Patricks’s Day Party Jerry Benton 10:00 – 12:00 Health Care Partners - Aud 10:00 - 12:00 Pacific Clinics – Aud (Mental Health Info) 9:45 - 12:00 Art Class - CR 10:00 - 12:00 Computer Class-CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - P 11:00 - 12:00 Movie - Ernest Goes to Camp 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class-CR 10:00 - 11:00 AppleCare (Blood Pressure/Test Screening) – Aud 9:00 – 12:00 Zumba - P 11:00 - 12:00 Movie – Soy Charro de Rancho Grande 1:00 - 3:00 Olvera Street 9:30 - 4:30 Computer Class - CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - P 11:00 - 12:00 Movie – Big Fat Liar 1:00 - 3:00 Computer Class-CR 10:00 - 11:00 Zumba - P 11:00 - 12:00 Movie - Gordy 1:00 - 3:00 Chicken Barley Soup CHICKEN w/MUSHROOM SAUCE Whole Grain Bread Baked Potato Carrot Raisin Salad Banana Asian Vegetable Soup MANDARIN SESAME BOWL CHICKEN Brown Rice Oriental Vegetables Mixed Green Salad W/Tomato Tropical Fruit Apple Juice TURKEY VEGETABLE CHILI MAC Sourdough Bread Macaroni Noodles Corn, Tomatoes & Kidney Beans Kale & Spinach Salad Fruit Cocktail Choice of Entrée Vegetable Barley Soup GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH OR HAMBURGER IN BBQ SAUCE Whole Grain Bun Oven Roasted Potatoes Cucumber, Red Onion Dill Salad w/ Ranch Dressing Cantaloupe Tomato Soup BREADED BAKED FISH Whole Grain Bread Baked Potato Mandarin Orange Cold Slaw Peas & Carrots Spiced Pears Orange Juice BEEF STEW w/POTATOES, ONIONS, CELERY & CARROTS Biscuit Tossed Salad w/Shredded Red Cabbage Ice Cream HERB PORK with GRAVY Dinner Roll Corn Broccoli, Bell Pepper & Zucchini Manderin Orange Cold Slaw Grapes or Peaches Lentil Soup OVEN FRIED FISH Whole Grain Bread Garlicky Greens Baked Sweet Potato Banana Bean & Turkey Soup ROAST BEEF W/GRAVY Whole Grain Bread Mashed Potatoes Spinach Tossed Green Salad Banana Fideo Soup CHICKEN ENCHILADA VERDE CASSEROLE Pinto Beans Cauliflower Tossed Romaine Salad Pears Pumpkin Soup TURKEY A LA KING Egg Noodles Lemon Pepper Broccoli Tossed Garden Salad w/Tomato & Garbanzo Beans Peaches Easter Luncheon! Orange Juice !GLAZED HAM! Dinner Roll Baked Sweet Potato Green Beans Spinach Salad Pineapple Upside Down Cake Lentil Soup HERB RUBBED ROAST PORK w/MUSTARD SAUCE Dinner Roll Corn Bread Stuffing Brussels Sprouts Pea Salad w/Cucumber & Red Onions Applesauce Happy March Birthdays! Choice of Entrée BEEF OR GRILLED FISH TACO Corn Tortilla (2) Romaine Lettuce w/Shredded Carrots Pinto Beans Cantaloupe Turkey Rice Soup MUSTARD THYME MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST Quinoa Salad California Blend Vegetables Mixed Field Green Salad Cake VEGETARIAN LASAGNA Whole Grain Bread Broccoli Cesar Salad w/Croutons Fresh Fruit in Season St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Pineapple Juice !CORNED BEEF! Rye Bread Boiled New Potatoes Steamed Cabbage Carrot Raisin Salad Lime Gelatin w/Apricots Choice of Entrée Minestrone Soup PARMESAN BAKED FISH OR VEGETARIAN MOROCCAN LENTIL STEW Brown Rice Pilaf Sautéed Cabbage Tossed Green Salad w/ Onions & Red Peppers / Watermelon Choice of Entrée Tuscan Soup w/Kale FISH W/LEMON SAUCE OR CHICKEN PAPRIKA Rice Peas & Carrots Waldorf Salad Mandarin Oranges Choice of Entrée Italian Wedding Soup TUNA OR TURKEY SALAD Whole Grain Bread Beet Salad Cantaloupe or Honeydew Fruited Yogurt Cream of Broccoli Soup PORK CHOP Brown & Wild Rice Zucchini & Tomatoes Orange Vanilla Ice Cream Chicken Barley Soup FISH CREOLE Whole Grain Bread Tricolor Slaw Mixed Vegetables Banana ALL SITES CLOSED FOR CESAR CHAVEZ DAY SUGGESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS 60 YRS & OLDER $2.25 FEE. FOR NON–SENIORS $4.50