Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Perhaps some South Valley senior communities should take notice of the latest foray into less-than-traditional senior activities offered by Friendship Village in Schaumburg, Illinois. The community's new lifestyles program included a recent go-kart outing to Enchanted Castle in nearby Lombard. Two-dozen residents of Friendship Village, as well as some associates of the retirement community, became "fast and furious" as they hit the track in their electric go-karts. "This...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of three of the nation's most important programs for seniors – Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act (OAA). It is also the year when advocates and policymakers from across the country will be discussing the future of aging services at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging. “These events offer the perfect opportunity for Congress to expand and reinforce its commitment to supporting older Americans' health and economic security,” said Howard Bedlin, vice president of publi...
iTOK, a U.S.-based technology advisory company that helps older adults get the most from their computers and devices, announced the results of a survey about seniors and online dating last month. The company surveyed more than 100 people from its member base, primarily aged 55 and older, between January 30 and February 3. Some key findings include: • 22% have used a dating website or app. • 20% of those who haven't used a dating website or app are willing to try online dat...
The Visalia Senior Center will welcome the community to its 50+ Rocks! Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 8. The event will showcase local businesses that specialize in services for seniors. There will also be information booths, demonstrations, entertainment and facility tours. Admission is free. The barbecue lunch at noon is $3.50 for those 55 and better, and $4.50 for those under the age of 55. The Visalia Senior Center is located at 310 N. Locust St., Visalia. For more...
"County Fair" is the theme of the 46th Annual Senior Day in the Park, an annual free event sponsored by Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, Tulare County Health & Human Services, Culligan and Vapor Trailers. This year's event for seniors, their families and caregivers, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Mooney Grove Park. Local radio celebrity Randy Hendrix will be the master of ceremonies as the day begins with the Post 56 Color Guard and flag salute, the...
The Heart of Seniors, a resource fair for seniors and their caregivers, is expanding for the upcoming event, moving to a new, larger location. "The success of our first event caused us to rethink our location needs, given the size of our audience and attractiveness of the inaugural event," said Shayna Fabre, president of the Senior Care Organization, which organized the event. The Heart of Seniors will be held on Thursday, Feb 12, at the conference center of the Holiday Inn...
There are many reasons people volunteer. They want to help in their community. They want to learn about something different. It is a chance to socialize and meet new people. Or, they just may have spare time on their hands. Offering to help at the election polls has all of these and one more bonus - it pays. “There is always a need for poll workers,” said Kari McCully, department of elections supervisor for Tulare County. The job includes a small amount of lifting and moving things, but it is a group activity, she exp...
On Thursday, February 13, the Senior Care Organization will host Heart of Seniors, a senior resource fair, luncheon and fashion show for those 50 and older and caregivers for seniors. The event is designed to share the wealth of resources available for help and care of this growing age group and their families, while in a relaxed atmosphere, and will be held at the Visalia Marriott hotel. "We want to reach out to all of our families and caregivers to get them more resources,"...
American author Robert Fulghum wrote that all the wisdom a person needs in order to live well could be learned in kindergarten. The same can be said of community theatre. Live a balanced life The happiest people live balanced lives. Every day they work hard, they sing a bit and maybe dance. They might paint a picture and some take themselves down to their community theatre and get involved. Living a balanced life often involves trying new things. "It's never too late to fly," Fulghum wrote. And it is never too late to join a...
When Mark Cave saw that fly fishing could open up more opportunities than spin and bait fishing in the pocket waters of the Sierra, he took up the sport with a fervor that would take him to specialty fly fishing shops and sportsman shows all over the West. He tested himself against the many forms of equipment and flies in that ancient quest to catch trout, and has earned his title as a Casting Instructor with the International Federation of Fly Fishers. For Cave, the journey...