105 S. Washington Street Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 369-1591

November www.loelcenter.net Volume 18, Issue 11

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Enter to be apart of the Ugly Christmas

Sweater Contest. $1.00! Wear your sweater during lunch on December

20th. Ugliest sweater will win half the pot. Sign ups begin Monday December 3rd.

See front desk to enter.

LOEL’s Legacy Society

When you create or revise your will, please consider making a bequest to the LOEL Center. Your foresight today means a legacy gift that will touch the lives of

others for years to come. A bequest can be for a stated dollar amount, or you can designate a certain percentage of the residuary of your

estate after specific bequests and costs are satisfied. Consult your attorney or financial planner regarding

the tax and financial implications of your Estate plans. Then provide them with our Federal Tax ID

#94-2412399, and the correct legal designation: The LOEL Foundation, Inc.,

There’s an easy way to support LOEL

You can donate to LOEL without taking time out of your day, or going out of your way! We’ve teamed up with Benefit, a mobile app that allows you to instantly purchase digital gift cards to use online or in-store, at retailers including [Walmart, Target, The Home Depot and Amazon]. When you buy using the app, retailers contribute up to 20% of your transaction back to LOEL. It is safe, easy and secure.

Simply download the app and use it for your everyday purchases.

¨ Download the benefit app.

¨ Create your secure profile.

¨ Select LOEL as your non-profit organization.

¨ Shop online or in-store at over 160 retailers.

If you have any questions, contact [Amber] at funddev@loelcenter.net/ (209)334-9608 to learn more.

Senior Lifestyle Fair November 1st

from 12:30 to 3:30.

Come explore the different opportunities available to seniors in the Lodi area.

There will be over a dozen representatives including:

Lodi Fire

Social Security

Lodi Nursing & Rehab, Vienna Rehab

Hospice of San Joaquin

Brookdale, ResCare, River-Senior Living, Nurse Next Door

Lodi Police Partners

Central Valley Community Bank

And many more..

This is your chance to get your questions answered!

LOEL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Loris Bakken, Kate Diehl, Daphne Felde, Ryan Holz, Chris Jacobson, Daryl Petrick, Jessica Ramirez, Melissa Phillips Stroud and Ivan Suess

Holiday Safety Tips

Shopping Safety Tips: ¨ Avoid wearing flashy jewelry while you are out. ¨ Avoid carrying too many bags. ¨ Do not leave valuables visible in the car, including

cords. ¨ Lock your car when exiting as well as before driving off. ¨ Shop during the day. ¨ Look inside and under your car before getting into your vehicle.

¨ Shop with another person. ¨ Use Credit Cards instead of Cash. ¨ Park in a well-lit parking spot.

¨ Keep your purse close to you and never leave it in a grocery cart. ¨ Be aware of your surroundings. On-line shopping Tips ¨ Shop trusted sites, beware of domain names using “.net” instead of “.com.”

¨ A secure website starts with https instead of http. Secure sites also have a lock icon in the lower right corner of screen.

¨ Keep your personal information protected. No store needs your social

security number or your birthday. ¨ Check you statements regularly. Home Safety Tips ¨ Inspect electrical decorations for damage before use.

¨ Do not overload electrical outlets as this may cause a fire. ¨ Never Connect more than three strings of incandescent lights. ¨ Use battery-operated candles. ¨ Keep combustibles at least three feet from heat sources.

¨ Protect cords from damage. ¨ Check decorations for certification label. ¨ Stay in the Kitchen when something is cooking.

¨ Turn off, unplug and extinguish all decorations when going to sleep or leaving the house.

Other Tips ¨ The IRS will never call you.

¨ Never give financial information to anyone over the phone you do not know. ¨ Never allow anyone to remote access your computer.

Not sure what to get your loved one for Christmas this year?

Consider buying them a LOEL Prepaid

Meal Punch Card.

With two options

to chose from: 10 lunches for only $30 or

20 lunches for $60

This is the gift that will give all month long.

Purchase cards at the front desk.

LOEL’s

Wish List

(4) soft sided transport bags:

$175 ea. Total: $700

Needed for Meals on Wheels

Located inside at the north end of the building. This free food service is put on by Stockton Emergency

Food Bank and visits LOEL on the second Wednesday of each month.

You must bring your own bags.

The Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, November 14th at Noon

Community Garden Workshop

November 7th Roses: Care, pruning and bare root planting The workshop will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All workshops are open to all individuals. You do not need

to be a community garden participant to attend. Sign-ups are not required.

LOEL would like to welcome Jessica Ramirez to our board!

To write about yourself… It is hard. What do you choose to share? How you grew up? Your family? Your career? Why you chose to participate? Crazy… Who am I? I am a girl who grew up in Ceres and spent my weekends in Lodi. I have a huge, crazy, loud and loving family. I moved to Lodi when I was 15 and have been here ever since. I married my Jr High sweetheart; Isaac and we now share two beautiful children Genesis and Noah. I love being their mother. For the last 22 years I have been a part of the family business, Diede Companies. Don’t let anyone fool you - when you come from a family business whether you are an employee or not you are an active participant from birth . We started solely as a commercial construction company. Over the years we have grown and now together we own and operate both commercial and residential construction companies, fuel stations, self-storages, hotels and farming and manufacturing operations. Our family has been a part of Livable Loveable Lodi for three generations and has always felt a strong commitment to the community. I have watched many before me give to many programs throughout Lodi. I have had the opportunity to participate in many and knew when the right opportunity arose I would be happy to make my commitment to the LOEL board. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to our time together.

Jessica Ramirez

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LOEL Senior Center is a private non-profit organization

that heavily relies on donations for activities, programs and services.

All contributions are tax deductible.

Here are some of the ways you can give: Directly to LOEL

Through Lodi Community Foundation Through Community Foundation of San Joaquin

On our website through PayPal Give a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one

A Bequest United Way at work

Support our fundraisers

The Lodi Community Foundation (LCF) has been established to help accomplish

the philanthropic goals of our community effectively, efficiently and in a sustainable manner. This is a joint endeavor and we

need you to make LCF and our community a true success.

Community Foundation of San Joaquin makes philanthropic giving as effective as possible. We are a public charity ready to

serve people who share a common concern—improving the quality of life in

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Thank You to those who made

donations in September:

Anonymous Charlene McLeod Eunita Boatmen

Betty Smith Patricia Reyes Doris Shates

Ron & Karen Williams Ethel Lawson

E. Touhey Disaster Relief Trust

Donations Given In Memory Of Janice Higgins:

John & Marie Demartini

Donations Given

In Memory Of John Johnson:

Robert & Marilyn Sprake Donald & Diana Stewart

Donations Given

In Memory Of Arjun Singh:

Pushpa Singh

Meals on Wheels

Donations:

Lamba Theta Phi

If we have unknowingly omitted anyone, we regret the mistake and apologize

for the oversight.

Daylight Savings Don’t Forget

Sunday November 4th

Move your clocks backward 1 hour.

Medicare Presentation

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

is here to help you with Medicare! Tuesday, November 20th

at 10:00 a.m.

A representative from HICAP will be at

LOEL Senior Center for a 2018 Medicare presentation and a Q & A session.

During the presentation the following topics will be

covered: 2018 Original Medicare, changes in premiums & deductibles, Advantage plans; who’s coming and going, changes in monthly premiums & deductibles, and PDP’s; who’s coming and going,

changes in monthly premiums & deductibles. Sign-ups are not required to attend.

HICAP-Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy

Program is a non-profit organization funded by federal and state grants to help people understand Medicare. The volunteer-supported program provides free counseling to

people with Medicare, and those whowill soon be eligible for Medicare.

To make an appointment with a HICAP counselor call Dinah at (209) 470-7812

Closed Monday, November 12th

For Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 21st Afternoon Activities

Cancelled Closing At 1:00 p.m

Closed

Thursday, November 22nd & Friday, November 23rd

For Thanksgiving

Schedule Changes For

November

Pickleball

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for Pickleball.

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines

elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

The game is easy for beginners to learn. No fee or sign up required

Wednesday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. Golden Years (2016) Drama & Crime: Retired couple Arthur and Martha Goode live a quiet suburban life, tending to their garden and socializing with friends at their club. But when the nation’s financial crisis empties their hard-earned pension accounts, the couple seizes the opportunity to replenish their funds through a series of bank robberies. Starring: Virginia McKenna, Bernard Hill, and Alun Armstron. MPAA Rated NR (1hrs 36min) Wednesday, November 28th at 1:00 p.m. The Last Word (2017) Drama and Comedy Not about to cede control of any facet of her life-or death-retired businesswoman Harriet Lawler hires a young writer to pen an obituary worthy of her. When the results fall short of Harriet’s expectations, she sets out to reshape her legacy. Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, and Anne Heche MPAA Rated R (1hrs 48min)

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Legal Services Legal services are available on the second

Thursday of each month by appointment only.

Brain Builders This class is for individuals in the early stages of memory loss. The class uses learning tools

and techniques to assist in daily living.

This class meets every Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information

or to register call 369-1591. Reservation Required!

In-Touch Calling This is a personal phone calling service

that telephones seniors who live alone in the greater Lodi area.

This program offers great comfort in knowing that a real-life voice will be calling.

Call 369-1591 for more information.

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Meals On Wheels This program is available for seniors who are 60 or older, live in the greater Lodi area and are homebound. For more information or to

register call 365-0572.

Notary Services Services are available on the third

Thursday of each month by appointment only. Call the front desk at 369-1591 to make

your appointment.

LOEL SENIOR CENTER STAFF: Tracy Williams, Marj Schrenk, Dellann (Dee) Beckley, Cynthia Bohren, Amber Butler, David La Franchi, Jil Nastasia, Curtis Booher and Matthew Miller, Brandy Comer

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Did You Find A Mistake?

Here at LOEL, we try to accommodate everyone. Since some people like to

find errors, we regularly include a few in our Newsletter to meet this need!!!

Bunco Join us for Bunco on the 2nd and 4th

Tuesdays at 1:00. $4.00 provides you with an afternoon of fun, dessert, and an

opportunity to meet new friends.

Christmas For Seniors

Every Christmas, we like to celebrate by giving a gift to the seniors who regularly attend

lunch here at LOEL. Gift card tags are hung on a Christmas tree in our lobby and the

community is encouraged to pick a tag (or two) off of the tree and purchase the gift

cards. The gift is then returned to The LOEL Senior Center so we can wrap it

and prepare it to give to one of our seniors.

Gift tags will be available for pick up on Monday, November 26th and

are due back no later than Tuesday, December 11th.