Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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The Central California Pickleball Tournament returns in October, hosted by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Pickleball is a fast-action sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It is played on a court with a hard paddle and a Wiffle ball. The tournament will be held October 14-15 at the Plaza Park Pickleball Complex in Visalia. Registration is now open for this event at www.pickleballtournaments.com. (Click on Future...
The inaugural Moo Mile Race/Walk or 5K presented by the Tulare Parks & Recreation Department will be held on September 30. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Tulare Meals on Wheels Program provided at the Tulare Senior Center. Every participant will receive a "goodie bag" and T-shirt. The first male and female Moo Mile finishers will receive an exclusive "2017 Champion" Moo Mile T-shirt. A free family mini-carnival – with refreshments – will be held at the finish of the run/walk. The fee for the individual Moo...
Margaritaville Holdings and Minto Communities have announced a partnership to develop Latitude Margaritaville, new active retirement communities in some of the nation's most popular destinations. The first location of the all-new residential concept will open in Daytona Beach, Florida. The sales center has already broken ground there and is slated to open in the fall. Latitude Margaritaville will reflect the "no worries," tropical vibe, offering walkable neighborhoods and a...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games exceeded expectations with 505 athletes competing in various locations in Visalia over two weekends in March. Seniors from 95 California cities, and from as far away as Texas and Washington state, competed in various sporting events, including archery, bowling, disc golf, golf, horseshoes, table tennis, tennis, the 5K/10K Road Race, other track & field events, trap shoot, and swimming. The ten oldest athletes ranged in age from 82 to 95, with...
Submitted by Lorraine Zorn, City of Tulare Parks & Recreation Chukchansi Day Trip – Sign Up Now! The seats are filling up fast – come in and register for a fun trip to Chukchansi Casino! Registrations are now being taken for Thursday, March 16. Please stop by the Tulare Senior Center at 201 North F Street to reserve your space. The cost for this fabulous day of fun is $20. Upon arrival, every passenger will receive a credit for $10 free play and a $5 food credit. Adults, 21 and over, must have a valid photo ID. For more infor...
"Sock Hop" is the theme of the 48th Annual Senior Day in the Park, an annual free event this year organized by CSET (Community Services Employment Training), and sponsored by Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, Tulare County Health & Human Services and others. This year's event for seniors, their families and caregivers, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at Mooney Grove Park. The event will feature entertainment, exhibitor booths and bingo. (More details in...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, filled the ballroom of the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia on February 16. The event, which included a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch, featured keynote speaker Jim White, the track coach portrayed by Kevin Costner in the movie "McFarland, USA." White talked about his years of coaching and provided some behind-the-scenes insight into the movie. "They...
Want to speed up the processing of your claim? The VA has implemented the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Process, which has significantly decreased the time it takes to process these claims. On average, it only takes about four months now. If you’ve been treated for a medical condition exclusively through the VA Healthcare System, regardless of discharge date, you can file your claim under the FDC process. If you received private medical care, you need to submit copies of y...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and 24-26. Nearly 160 athletes are already registered for the 2017 games, and many more are expected to register before the March 3rd deadline. Pickleball, softball and track & field are the most popular events so far, based on the number of athletes registered. The youngest athlete registered is 51 years of age, the oldest is 84. Registrants are...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. The event includes a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available for $5 per person. Early registration is recommended as seating is limited...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifies four basic types of claims: Original, Reopened, New and Secondary claims. Active duty service members, veterans and survivors of deceased veterans can file an original (first) claim for disability compensation from VA any time after discharge from the military. By law, the claim must be filed using the official VA form. The reopened claim for benefits is a claim that was filed as an original but the VA did not grant a service...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and 24-26. The inaugural Senior Games, which were held in October 2015, were considered a success, attracting athletes from 50 California cities. A total of 237 athletes participated, including some traveling from as far as Oregon and Texas. "We're excited about hosting this event, as we have the potential to see hundreds of local participants and...
Shouldn't this be the season for gift-shopping, family gatherings, ho-ho-ho and mistletoe? So why are you still sneezing? Granted, certain times of year are more allergen-filled than others, but the truth is, allergy symptoms can hit you in any season – even the holiday season! What's more, the holidays bring unique triggers such as mold from evergreens inside your home, dust from long-stored decorations and food allergens in holiday foods. "When you top off holiday a...
Less than a month separates Halloween from Thanksgiving. And, this year, Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are all within a day of each other, and the two multi-day holidays both end on New Year's Day. With end-of-year celebrations coming one after another, transitioning from holiday to holiday can ratchet up your stress level. If you really want to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, it's important to find ways to create calm in the chaos of party preparations, gift...
Between 1962 and 1972, about 20 million gallons of herbicides were utilized in Vietnam. The primary ingredient in these defoliants was dioxin, which is now a known carcinogen. Agent Orange (AO) exposure itself is not a disability, however, it has been linked to certain disabilities. In other words, if you were exposed to AO and have any of the diseases listed below, the VA may presume it's due to your exposure. The diseases currently recognized as presumptive to exposure are:...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and March 24-26. Moving the event from October and scheduling events over two weekends instead of several consecutive days are among the changes the committee is making after hosting the first Senior Games in 2015. Those games were considered a success, attracting athletes from 50 California cities. A total of 237 athletes participated, including...
Orzo with Lemon, Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts Live a life in balance. Particularly during the busiest times of year, finding the right balance is crucial. With all the time spent on work and personal obligations, it is important to remember what matters most – family, friends and the things that make you happy. Here are three ways to prioritize your individual interests and live a life in balance: • Reconnect with loved ones regularly. Actively schedule quality time with fam...
Tickets are on sale for Alice in Wonderland," Kaweah Delta Breast Center's 5th annual Pink Tea Party, scheduled for the Visalia Convention Center on Sunday, October 23, beginning at 1 p.m. The event's keynote speaker will be speaker, physician, author and breast cancer survivor Dr. Sheri Phillips Prentiss, national spokesperson for Susan G. Komen 3-Day, and author of When Everything Changed: My Journey from Physician to Patient. Prentiss is a board-certified occupational and...
According to recent survey results derived from the American Grandparents Association and visitors at its content site, Grandparents.com, the vast majority of people aged 60+ in the United States are not as tech-deficient as their millennial grandchildren might assume. The survey showed an overwhelming consensus that the Internet, new technologies and even mobile apps have become commonplace among those in our grandparents' demographic. Nearly two-thirds of respondents said...
Do you need a copy of your official Military Service Records? Many service members don’t realize the importance of the documents provided upon separation from service, but as many members eventually find out, there may come a time when you will need it. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) keeps all of the official military records. Upon your separation from service, your last command will forward your military file to NPRC, which will get archived. You can request y...
The Visalia Senior Center will host its Fall Open House, dedicated to all those 50 and better, on Friday, September 16, from 3-6 p.m. The event will feature a vendor fair with local businesses that specialize in services for seniors. There will also be information booths, programs and class exhibitions, fun activities, hors d'ourvres and facility tours. Admission is free. The Visalia Senior Center is located at 310 N. Locust St., Visalia. For more information, call (559)...
The 3rd Annual Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held Saturday, October 8th at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia. About 500 people from throughout the Tulare and Kings County area are expected to participate in this event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease. In addition to a 5K route, the event will include entertainment, food, awards and a family festival with a KidZone. Walkers who raise $100 receive a commemorative T-shirt, and there are...
Senior Furnishings is the first online E-Commerce store to offer senior living furniture for seniors, whether they stay at home or live in senior living communities, such as assisted living facilities. Its shopping cart checkout system eliminates the need for salespeople and showrooms, which cause delays or limit availability. This is all well and good, but what is senior living furniture? Senior living furniture is furniture made with specific dimensions; tends to have...
Let's continue our discussion on burial benefits from the last issue. Sometimes a veteran's surviving family members ask us if there is any way to mark the grave of a deceased veteran for whom a headstone or marker is already in place in a private cemetery. You may be pleased to learn that there certainly is. A few years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs introduced the Bronze Medallion, which can be ordered and then attached to such markers or headstones to signify that...
We've talked about service-connected disabilities and determining eligibility for compensation. The Veterans Administration (VA) evaluates the extent of the disability and determines a "percentage of disability" (which determines the amount you receive) based on several factors. Many veterans are unaware that they can request a re-evaluation for service connection from the VA. If you've completed the process of proving service connection and are seeing a doctor for treatment...