City of Los Angeles
Department of Recreation and Parks
Canoga Park Senior Citizen Center Stop 641-1
7326 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303
Phone: 818.340.2633
Fax: 818.887.2568
Nutrition: 818.992.8094
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Permit # 12932
Monday
Tu e s d a y
***NEW CLASS***
SIT & FIT SALSA
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
With Victoria
And WESTERN LINE DANCE
Held in the Auditorium
9:15am - 9:45am
$1 Donation per class*
With Sylvia & Barbara
Held in the Auditorium
9:00 am – 10:15 am
$1 Donation per
class*
SIT & FIT Active
Held in the Auditorium
10:00 am - 11:00 am
$1 Donation per class
BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE
TAP DANCE
Held in the Auditorium
10:30 am – 11:30 am
*$1 Donation per class*
BINGO
SCOTTISH & ENGLISH
DANCE
Held in the Auditorium
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
$1 Donation per class*
Held in the Auditorium
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$1 for 1-4 cards. 6 cards
max $.25 per card.
Try your luck with one of
our favorite past times.
SIT AND FIT YOGA
Held in auditorium
3:00 to 4:00 pm
$1 Donation per class*
SIT AND FIT YOGA
Held in auditorium
3:00 to 4:00 pm
$1 Donation per class*
GAME ON!
If you bring it, someone will play
it! Teach others to play your
We d n e
COMPUTE
FOR SE
8:45am $1 Donatio
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$1 fo
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WESTERN LINE
With Sylvia D
Held in the Audito
1:15 pm – 3:15
$4 Donation per c
Crochet and K
Held in the Auditorium.
join us and share so
stitching stories and pa
1:30 pm – 3:00 p
Meet fellow knitters, croc
and crafters!
favorites: checkers, chess, Risk,
Monopoly, and Yatzee! Test your
skills and have fun.doing it.
POOL OPEN PLAY
Held in the Lounge
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SIT & FIT YOG
Held in the Auditoriu
3:30pm-4:30pm
* means that $1 of y
goes to helping yo
esday
ER SKILLS
ENIORS
- 9:15am
on per class
BINGO
ld in the Auditorium
:00 am – 11:30 am
or 1-4 cards. 6 cards
max $.25 per card.
your luck with one of
favorite past times.
Thursday
YOGA With Jennifer Mackie
Held in the Auditorium
8:45am—9:45am
$4 donation per class*
SIT & FIT Active
Held in the Auditorium
10:00 am - 11:00 am
$1 Donation per class
UKULELE & SING-A-LONG GROUP
If you play or want to just listen
you are more than welcome to
sit in and enjoy.
Held in the main hall.
MBER
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $1 Donation*
DECEMBER 4
LAND HO! (R) 2014
Earl Lynn Nelson & Paul Eenhoorn
Comedy / Adventure
DANCE
Davis
orium
pm
class*
Knitting Club
. Come
ome
atterns!
pm
cheters,
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
With Peggy
8:45am—10:00am
$4 Donation per class*
COMPUTER SKILLS
FOR SENIORS
8:45am - 9:15am
$1 Donation per class
INTERMEDIATE TAP
Held in the Auditorium
10:15 am – 11:15 am
$1 Donation per class
1:30pm - 2:30pm
THURSDAY FLIX
14
Friday
DECEMBER 11
INTO THE STORM (PG-13) 2014
Richard Armitage & Sarah Wayne Callies
Action / Thriller
DECEMBER 18
RECLAIM (R) 2014
John Cusack & Ryan Phillippe
Drama / Thriller
DECEMBER 25
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
Films are subject to change.
And we are not responsible for the content
of the films.
FANTASTIC FILM
FRIDAY
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $1 Donation*
DECEMBER 5
JERSEY BOYS (R) 2014
John Lioyd Young & Eric Bergen
Biography / Music
DECEMBER 12
THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE (PG) 2014
Hans Matheson & Samantha Barks
Drama
DECEMBER 19
A MERRY FRIGGIN’ CHRISTMAS
(R) 2014
Lauren Graham & Robin Williams
Comedy
DECEMBER 26
MALEFICENT (PG) 2014
Angelina Jolie & Elle Fanning
Fantasy / Adventure
Films are subject to change.
And we are not responsible for the
content of the films.
GA
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m
your class donation
our Senior Center
WESTERN LINE DANCE
With Sheila Rodger
3:00 pm—4:30pm
$4 Donation per class*
GARDENING CLUB
Due to the severe drought our Gardening Club
is on break. Here are some water saving tips!
#12-Don’t throw out that shower water. Put
a bucket in your shower to catch water.
The soap can act as a natural pesticide as
well. Water, don’t waste!
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & EVENTS
Check for upcoming and possible updates to our trips, classes, and movie presentations.
Stay on top of things, read our flyers and postings around the center.
Center CLOSED 12/25/14 for Christmas as well as 1/1/15 for New Years Day.
It’s Winter Holiday Time! Sign up for our Holiday Party 12/12/14.
If you ever have any questions about any of our activities please feel free to ask.
 As posted: The City of Los Angeles is not responsible for vehicles damaged or lost at the Canoga Park
Senior Center. Parking at the Senior Center at any time is at owner’s own risk.
NOTES & REMINDERS
Our Winter Holiday Lunch and Party will be December 12th. Come join us for holiday fun. What a great way
to kick off the winter holiday season. A special visitor may be stopping by as well…..HO! HO! HO!
Please welcome your 2015 Senior Club Board
President - Lois Rochetti
Vice President - Lorry Reeves
Secretary - Alta Koutnik
Treasurer - Rama Baliber
Rummikub sets need to be respected!
1. Games must be signed out before you take them. DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS ATTACHED TO THE
______BOX. This is for checking that the game is complete ONLY. A separate sign out/in sheet is provided on a
______clip board which includes name, time, and set number. Kari will check that games are signed out correctly
2. Do not switch tiles from one game to another.
3. Pick up ALL tiles in the set….even ones that ―drop‖ to the floor!
4. All sets must be returned to the sign in table when you are done or at the end of the day
Please let Kari know if a set is incomplete or damaged by returning game to her with a note. Thank you.
Thank You for your cooperation with keeping the Canoga Park Senior Center the great place it is!
MEMBERSHIP
Canoga Park Senior Center Club membership fees are due for 2015. Yearly dues are $5.00.
There are several ways you can renew:
Come to the Travel Office to sign up, mail us your check with a self-addressed stamped envelope including
your home phone number, emergency contact info (name & phones), and date of birth, or use the self
service kiosk. Your receipt and membership card will be mailed to you. If you do not send self-addressed
stamped envelope, then you will have to come in person to get your membership card and receipt. If paying
by mail, our address is:
7326 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
Call us for information at 818-340-2633 in the Senior Club Office.
Make checks payable to: Canoga Park Senior Citizens Club. Please do not send cash.
By signing up for your membership, the monthly newsletter will be delivered straight to your door!!
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Please support them when you can by shopping at these locations.
Thank you!
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Center will be CLOSED Thursday
12/25/14 Christmas Day as well as
Thursday 1/1/15 New Years Day.
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Starbuck’s-Fallbrook/Victory
*Starbuck’s-Canoga Park
Starbuck’s-Oxnard/Canoga
*LA Shares
Western Bagel
* Canoga Park Senior Citizens’ Club
Pavillions-West Hills
* Wendy’s-Platt Village, Ron Ross, Owner
Ralphs-Devonshire/Chatsworth
Vons-Mason/Chatsworth & Topanga
DECEMBER 2014 Lunch Program Schedule
For seniors 60 and over
For Nutrition information and reservations, please call 818.992.8094 after 9:30 AM
Lunch is served Monday thru Friday at 11:45 am – Suggested donation $2.00 for 60 or older
Reservations are required as lunches are limited. Meals that are listed are subject to change.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
OJ
BBQ Beef
Bun
Mixed Green Salad
Gingered Carrots
Vanilla Pudding
Milk
2
Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Chili
Corn Bread
Assorted Salad Greens
Green Beans
Orange
Milk
3
OJ
Turkey Bolognese w/
Penne Pasta
Spinach Salad
Zucchini w/ Mushrooms
Oatmeal Cookie
Milk
4
Salisbury Steak
Bread
Rosemary Mashed
Potatoes
Broccoli
Fruit Cup
Milk
5
Bean Soup
Rotisserie Chicken
Steamed Brown Rice
Harvard Beets
Coleslaw
Fresh Fruit
Milk
8
Swedish Meatballs
Bread
Green Peas
Baked Yams
Orange
Milk
9
OJ
Chicken Piccata w/
Lemon Caper Sauce
Saute Spinach
Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
Milk
10
Beef Tomato Casserole
Barley Vegetable Pilaf
Cabbage Salad
Corn
Banana
Milk
11
OJ
Chicken Carnitas
Cilantro Rice
Green Salad
Black Beans
Flan
Milk
12
15
Minestrone Soup
Chicken Cacciatore
Spinach Salad
Green Beans
Fresh Pear
Milk
16
Sloppy Joe
Bun
Red & Green Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Chocolate Pudding
Milk
17
Vegetable Lentil Soup
Chicken & Broccoli
Casserole
Veg Bulgur Pilaf
Mesclun Salad
Fruited Gelatin
Milk
18
Roast Turkey w/ Low
Sodium Gravy
Sage Stuffing
Whipped Yams
Cauliflower & Peas
Orange
Milk
Roast Beef w/ Brown
Sauce
Brown Rice Veg Pilaf
Spinach Salad
Green Beans
Apple Pie
Milk
19
OJ
Beef Stew
Bread
Mixed Green Salad
Carrots
Applesauce
Milk
22
Southwestern Black
Bean Pot
Bread
Mixed Salad Greens
Stewed Tomatoes
Orange
Milk
23
Lemon Orzo Soup
Rosemary Garlic
Chicken
Veg Bulgur Wheat
Assorted Salad Greens
Broccoli
Fruited Gelatin
Milk
24
25
26
29
Vegetable Soup
Chicken Adobo
Beet Salad
Mixed Vegetables
Applesauce
Milk
30
OJ
Enchilada Casserole
Corn
Spinach Salad
Pinto Beans
Fresh Fruit
Milk
31
Black Bean Soup
Baked Breaded Fish w/
Tartar Sauce
Vegetable Bulgur Pilaf
Red & Green Coleslaw
Green Beans
Lemon Pudding
Milk
CENTER OPEN
CLOSED
FOR
HOLIDAY
NO LUNCH
1
CLOSED
FOR
HOLIDAY
Friday
WINTER HOLIDAY
LUNCH
CENTER OPEN
NO LUNCH
TRIP INFORMATION
Telephone: 818.340.2633
Fax: 818.887.2568
SIGN UP EARLY – DON’T BE LEFT OUT - SPACE IS LIMITED!
A. All trip business is to be conducted during Trip Office Hours only. Hours are listed below or as
otherwised posted outside the office.
 Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00-2:00pm
 Thursday 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00-2:00pm
Show Your Membership Card at time of sign up. Non-members pay an additional $5 per person.
B. Your seat is not reserved until it is paid for. Payments in person or by mail. If payment is made by mail
Please do the following:
1.
Send payment with your name, phone number, trip name and date, and the name of
traveling companion, if needed.
2.
Make checks payable to ―Canoga Park Senior Citizens Club.‖ Please do not send cash.
3.
Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, so your receipt can be mailed to you.
C. If you are on the waiting list, please call two weeks before the trip to let us know if you are still
interested. We will call you if there is an cancellation and/or opening.
CANCELLATION CHARGES AND OTHER POLICIES
A. A charge of $3.00-day trips; $5.00-overnight trips is assess on every cancellation.
B. A refund will be given, less the cancellation charge, if your reservation is canceled four (4) weeks in
ADVANCE for ALL TRIPS .
C. Reservations canceled AFTER four (4) weeks before the trip will be given a refund less the
cancellation charge ONLY if your reservation is re-sold. There are no exceptions to this as the club
must pay for the trips weeks in advance and will not be reimbursed for those who reserve but do not
attend the trip.
D. There will be a charge of $10.00 for checks returned for lack of sufficient funds.
DAY OF TRIP
A. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Park your car in the lot on the East side of the Center,
behind the main building. DO NOT PARK IN THE REGULAR PARKING LOT, it will be locked.
B. Check-in with the host/hostess. Bring your receipt to receive your name tag, luggage tag and an
updated itinerary.
C. You are responsible for your transportation to and from the Center, which may be closed on your
return and no telephone available. Please bring your cell phone.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE STATED TIME. IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY. YOU MAY HAVE TO
SIT IN YOUR CAR UNTIL THE CENTER OPENS AT 8:30 A.M.
TRIP ITINERARY
A. Trip itinerary, dates, and/or times are subject to change without notification.
B. For your safety on the trip, please carry your completed membership card with you at all times
C. People with any kind of health problem needing assistance must be accompanied by someone
responsible for them at all times during any trip.
D. Please do not be late getting to the bus on the return trip. We can only wait 15 minutes. After that,
you will be responsible for getting home.
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR SEAT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID FOR IT.
Under Title II of the A.D.A. we will not discriminate based on disability.
We will provide reasonable accommodations on trips, with prior notice.
UPCOMING TRIPS
Payments in full must be made 4 weeks or more prior to trip date, which guarantees a seat. You must show
your membership card when signing up for a trip. Non-members pay an additional $5 per person. Trips may be
canceled when too few people pay by our deadline. Please arrive at the center at the time indicated on your
receipt. Park in the back parking lot. The side lot will be closed and locked when we return.
ALL PASSENGERS MUST CHECK IN WITH THE ESCORT BEFORE BOARDING THE BUS.
NOTE: NO WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ON ANY TRIPS.
RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY PARTY
Wed., Thurs., & Fri. December 17 - 19, 2014 Bus leaves Wed. 9:00am - Returns Fri. 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Doubles: $85.00 pp Singles: $100.00 pp
This includes 3 days 2 nights at the hotel. As well as 2 free buffet vouchers and buffet at the Holiday
Party. Transportation and driver’s tip too. Most of us will be busy shopping for gifts at this time. But why
not get a gift for yourself as well. This is the perfect gift for you. Partying with your friends from the Senior
Center in Riverside for 3 days! Wonderful music, great food, dancing, great food, prizes…...did I mention
the food? Oh yeah! Do wait too long to sign. Friends and family are welcome cause it’s a PARTY!
Sign ups start: Sept. 2, 2014 Last day to pay: Nov. 20, 2014
SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER
Tuesday, January 6th 2015 Bus leaves 9:30am - Returns 4:00pm
$5.00 pp
Our first trip of the new year. This includes entrance to Cultural Center, new exhibits, free lunch, classic
film, bus and driver’s gratuity. These trips sell out quick! So don’t wait too long to buy your seat.
Sign ups start: Dec. 11, 2014 Last day to pay: Dec. 23, 2014
CHUMASH CASINO & SOLVANG
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Bus leaves 8:30am - Returns 6:30pm - 7:00pm
$25.00 pp ($20.00 refund on card from Chumash Casino)
This includes bus and driver’s gratuity. You’re on your own for lunch. When you get to the Chumash
Casino you will need your photo ID and your rewards card to get your $20 refund. You can catch the
shuttle into Solvang from there. Be sure your back and on the bus for our trip home at the time the
greeter tells us. Trip fills up fast so sign up when you can.
Sign ups start: Dec. 11, 2014 Last day to pay: Jan. 15, 2015
For more information on any of our trips, please come in and get the flyer or
talk to our Travel Department.
TRIPS IN THE WORKS FOR 2014 / 2015
TBA - Valley View Casino
SAVE T
HE DAT
TBA - San Manuel Casino
E FOR
THESE
UPCOM
ING TRIP
TBA - Pechanga Casino
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(Destinations & dates are subject to change)
If you have any suggestions for trips that you think our seniors would like to go on,
please contact Alta, our Tour Coordinator or Kari Haseltine, our Recreation Director.
You can call or come in person to give them your ideas.
TUE & THUR 10am - 2pm 818-340-2633
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Department of Recreation & Parks
Mayor: Eric Garcetti
Council Member: Bob Blumenfield – 3rd District
The Department of Recreation and Parks is proud to be part of the Mayor’s Million Trees LA Initiative
Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
Sylvia Patsaouras - President
Iris Zuniga - Vice President
Lynn Alvarez, Melba Culpepper, Misty M. Sanford - Members
Department Of Recreation & Parks Administration
Michael A. Shull - General Manager
Regina Adams - Executive Officer
Kevin Regan - Assistant General Manager, Operations Branch
Vicki Israel - Assistant General Manager, Partnership and Revenue Branch
Ramon Barajas - Assistant General Manager, Planning, Construction, and Maintenance
Charles Singer - Superintendent
Anita Meacham - Principal Recreation Supervisor II
Steve Cline - West Valley District Recreation Supervisor
Canoga Park Senior Citizens’ Center Staff
Kari Haseltine - Recreation Director
Recreation Assistants - Cassidy Guilfoyle, David Nazarians,
Paula Rodriguez, Karlie Barbato
ONEgeneration - Nutrition Site
Jeannie Wang - Manager
Maintenance Staff
Norma Fuentes
2014 Senior Club Board
Lois Rochetti - President
Lorry Reeves - Vice President
Pearl Walker - Treasurer
Alta Koutnik - Secretary and Tour Coordinator
Jeanine Adams - Parliamentarian
Lil Tompkins - Membership Chairman
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Center Hours:
Nutrition Hours:
8:30 am to 4:30 PM Monday -- Friday
9:30 am to 1:00 PM Monday Friday
*All classes and events offered are subject to unforeseen change and/or cancellation at any given time*
Payments are made by check or money order only. A collection fee will be charged for each check returned by the bank.
*Department of Recreation and Parks strives to achieve gender equity through a continuous commitment to girls and women*
in sports
*Department of Recreation and Parks’ refunds granted will be assessed a 15% fee. No full refunds will be issued unless a class*
or sports league/program is cancelled by the facility.
*Good Sportsmanship is Everyone’s Responsibility. Be a Good Sport. *
*Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in our programs. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior*
arrangements to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.