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2012 OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN OF THE YEAR
AWARD |
Nominate that
special person for the 2012 Temple City
Outstanding Older American of the Year.
Temple City has a strong tradition of
honoring its most selfless, community-minded
seniors and your nominee may be the
next winner of this prestigious award!
Nominations must be submitted by February
10, 2012.
Applications are available at the Live Oak
Park Community Center or
Submit online.
Please contact Roman
Rodriguez at 285-2171 ext. 2358 for
additional information.
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LINKAGES
PROGRAM
The City of Temple City
in conjunction with the YWCA San Gabriel
Valley will be providing case management
services to eligible seniors aged 60 and
older. For many seniors, care management
services can mead the difference between
independent living or convalescent care.
Case management services are available by
appointment.
Onsite services available the first and
third Monday of the month from 9 am - 10:30
am at the Live Oak Park Community Center.
Care Managers speak English, Spanish,
Cantonese, Mandarin & Vietnamese.
Services eligible seniors include: advocacy,
housekeeping, care giving, medical equipment
utility payment assistance, vision/hearing
services and more! There is no charge for
case management services. For assistance,
please call the YWCA San Gabriel Valley at
(626) 214-9465 or Roman Rodriguez at (626)
579-0461. |
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Senior Movies
FREE |
Every first
and third Thursday, September through
November |
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Visit the Live
Oak Park Community Center for an enjoyable
afternoon of senior movies. Every first and
third Thursday of the month join us as we
take a journey through classic cinema and
new blockbuster releases. Bring your
favorite snack and join us. Movies begin at 12:30
p.m.
Movies subject to change based on
availability. |
February 2 - You Again (2010 starring
Kristen Bell
& Sigourney Weaver)
February 16 - Soul Surfer (2011 starring Anna Sophia Robb & Dennis Quaid) |
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Golden Camellia Walking Club
FREE |
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8:30 am - 11 a.m. |
Join the
Golden Camellia Walking Club at the Live Oak
Park Community Center for an enjoyable walk
in the park. Track your progress and meet
new people. Call 579-0461 to sign up and for
more info.
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7 |
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Golden Camellia Coffee Club
FREE |
Mon/Wed
9 am - 11 am
Table Tennis/Pool
9 am - 11 am
Tues/Thurs 9 am - 11
am
Texas Hold'em/Hearts/Mah Jong |
Join the
Golden Camellia Coffee Club at Live Oak Park
for a variety of activities and
socialization opportunities for seniors 55+.
Call 579-0461 for more info.
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6 |
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Senior Lunch Program |
Monday through
Friday
must be checked in by 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch is
Served! Hot, well-balanced meals will be
served Monday through Friday at 12 noon at
the Live Oak Park Community Center to
seniors 60 years of age and older, as well
as their spouses. Reservations are required
24 hours in advance by calling (626)
579-0461 or (626) 285-2171 ext. 2358 before
12:45 pm. NO RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN AFTER 6
PM OR ON THE WEEKENDS.
Monthly menus are available at the Community
Center or the City's website.
The suggested donation is $2 per meal. The
senior lunch program is administered by the
YWCA San Gabriel Valley's Intervale Senior
Services Program and funded in part by the
Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging
through the Older Americans Act of 1965.
FEBRUARY MENU |
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KEEP INFORMED |
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION |
Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 1 |
IRS-certified
AARP volunteer tax aides will assist seniors
in preparing their 2011 income tax returns.
To be eligible, you must be at least 50
years of age with a combined
taxable/non-taxable income not
exceeding $53,000. In addition to FREE
tax return preparation assistance,
electronic filing (E-FILING) will be
available.
Income tax preparation will be offered on
Wednesdays beginning February 1 and
continuing through April 1, 2012.
Appointments are available at 9 a.m., 9:50
a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and are
scheduled on a first-come, first-serve
basis. To schedule an appointment,
please call the Live Oak Park Community
Center (626) 579-0461.
Please bring the following to your
appointment:
Current year's tax forms & preparation
booklet
Copy of last year's income tax returns
SSA-1099 forms if you were paid social
security payments
Social Security numbers for all dependents
*if your return is beyond the scope of
the volunteer expertise, the volunteer tax
aide has the right to refuse service. |
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Additional
Services |
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Meals on Wheels |
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The YWCA San
Gabriel Valley Senior Services offers
home-delivered meals for seniors age 60 or
older living in Temple City and surrounding
communities. This wonderful program is a
lifeline for many homebound seniors,
providing comfort and convenience for them
and their families.
For many seniors, home-delivered meals can
be the difference between living
independently and being confined to a
convalescent care facility. To begin
receiving home-delivered meals, or to obtain
additional information on this program,
please call 214-9465.
There is no
charge for this service; donations are
gratefully accepted, but not required. |
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Driver Safety Program |
Live Oak Park
Community Center
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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NEXT COURSE:
March 5 - 6, 2012 |
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The AARP
Driver Safety Program, a 2-day hands-on
course, will be offered at the Live Oak Park
Community Center. The course is designed to
reinforce and improve your current driving.
Graduates may qualify for a multi-year
discount on their auto insurance rates!
The
fee is only $12 for AARP members and
$14 for
non-members, payable by check on the first
day of class. Space is limited, so
pre-registration is recommended. Call
579-0461 for more information and to
pre-register. |
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LIONS SIGHT PROGRAM
The Lions Sign Program
provides FREE vision care for low-income
seniors. To qualify you must be 62
years or over, or disabled with a yearly
income below $25,900 and live within the
city limits of Temple City. A Lions Recycle
for Sight Program drop off box is located at
the Live Oak Park Community Center.
Prescription, non-prescription
eyeglasses and sunglasses are needed. |
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Happy Birthday 80th
90th 100th
Citizens are encouraged to
submit names of friends or relatives
celebrating milestone birthdays -
applications available at the Live Oak Park
Community Center - for additional
information, please call (626)
579-0461 |
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Blood Pressure Screenings
Spinal Check Screenings
Hospital Outreach Program
Have your blood pressure taken by a nurse
from Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Screenings
will be held at the Live Oak Park Community
Center from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the third TUESDAY
of each month
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED
PLEASE CALL 579-0461 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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 Information
will be provided on how to control and
monitor a healthy blood pressure.
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Adult
Excursions |
How Do I Register?
Pre-Registration is required and must be made in person at
the Live Oak Park Community Center. Reservations are
accepted on a first-come basis with a maximum limit of
passengers.
Where Do Trips Depart From?
Guests will board at the
flagpole north side of Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue Street and
from Woodward and Chapel, Alhambra
Refunds & Cancellations:
Refunds will be given if a
replacement is found. Trips may be cancelled or changed at
the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Department.
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February
22, 2012 Marilyn Monroe Tour |
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9 am - 6 pm
$55 |
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March 16,
2012 International Orchid Show |
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8 am - 6:30 pm
$45 |
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Join A
Club |
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Bridge Card Club
meets Mondays at 12 noon Serious card
players and less than serious players
are welcome. Duplicate Bridge is
played on Fridays at 12 noon - happy
to match you with a partner!
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Pinochle Club
meets on Mondays at 12:30 pm
Military
Pinochle meets on Tuesdays at
noon
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Transportation
Programs offered include
Dial-A-Ride and the
sale of MTA bus passes and tokens at a reduced rate for
residents. Dial-A-Ride provides low cost transportation for
seniors (60 years & over) and persons with a disability. A
complete
application is
required.
Bus Passes are sold
from the 25th of the month to the 10th of the following
month. Access Services information |
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Photo Policy: Please be advised that all
participants involved in any department
programs or special events are subject to
being photographed. Such photographs may be
used by the City of Temple City without an
obligation to provide compensation to those
photographed. |
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