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page 2 Your Favorites Continue Nutrition Advisory Council Commission for the Senior Community page 3 Weekly Activities Center Membership Volunteer Opportunities page 4 WISE & Healthy Aging's Healthy Lunches Program page 5 Enrichment Workshops page 6 You Should Know: Ser-vices from WISE & Healthy Aging Senior Transportation page 7 Saturday Movie page 8 Around the Town

January/February 2012

Your Guide to Staying Active & Informed in Santa Monica

Beginning Drawing Workshop

Activities and Services at the Ken Edwards Center:

Control your Legal and Financial Matters: WISE & Healthy AgingControl your Legal and Financial Matters: WISE & Healthy AgingControl your Legal and Financial Matters: WISE & Healthy AgingControl your Legal and Financial Matters: WISE & Healthy Aging

Free Legal Aid Clinics: Free Legal Aid Clinics: Free Legal Aid Clinics: Free Legal Aid Clinics: In collaboration with the Santa Monica office of the

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, attorneys are on hand to provide infor-

mation on topics like: housing, eviction defense, landlord/tenant disputes, gov-

ernment benefits, home foreclosures, naturalizations, family law, domestic vio-

lence and more. All clinics are Mondays, 9:00 am to noon at the Ken Edwards

Center at 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica.

Jan. 9th, 30th & Feb. 6th - Government benefits including Social Security, Disa-

bility and Medi-Cal

Jan 23rd & Feb27th - Family law, naturalization and housing

Jan. 30th - Housing, eviction and landlord/tenant issues

Feb. 13th - Family law

Please call for an appointment at (310) 394-9871

Free Financial Counseling : Free Financial Counseling : Free Financial Counseling : Free Financial Counseling : For those who need financial advice about es-

tate or financial planning or who are going through a life transition (death of a

spouse or divorce). Meet one-on-one with a volunteer, Certified Financial Planner

from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles (FPALA).

Wednesday, February 8th, 9:00 am– 11:00 am at the Ken Edwards Center,

1527 4th Street. Please call for an appointment at (310) 394-9871

Financial Literacy: Free Series to Help You Control Your Finances: Financial Literacy: Free Series to Help You Control Your Finances: Financial Literacy: Free Series to Help You Control Your Finances: Financial Literacy: Free Series to Help You Control Your Finances: Wednesdays, February 1st–22nd from 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor.

Feb. 1st – Women and the Psychology of Money (discussion-based program ) Feb. 8th – What you Need to Know About Annuities Feb. 15th – Public Benefits: Save on medical, utility and food bills Feb. 22nd – Social Security: Learn to navigate the intricacies

Join Dina Ferrentino Lamb, art teacher and

artist, as she continues her beginning draw-

ing workshop series at the Senior Center.

Please sign-up in advance at the Senior

Center office. Materials will be provided,

but space is limited and priority will be

given to those who attended previous

workshops. The next workshops will be on

Monday, January 23rd and Monday

February 27th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

2 Free SC Classes & Events

WISE & Healthy AgingWISE & Healthy AgingWISE & Healthy AgingWISE & Healthy Aging 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-9871 http://wiseandhealthyaging.org WISE & Healthy Aging WISE & Healthy Aging WISE & Healthy Aging WISE & Healthy Aging Nutrition Site SpecialistsNutrition Site SpecialistsNutrition Site SpecialistsNutrition Site Specialists Ken Edwards Stan Williams Reed Park Lois Robson Senior Center Vanessa Shanklin Virginia Ave Park Consuelo Morales Program Supervisor Eva Jimenez Program Director Kathleen Osburn

Meals On Wheels WestMeals On Wheels WestMeals On Wheels WestMeals On Wheels West (310) 394-5133

City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica

Senior CenterSenior CenterSenior CenterSenior Center

1450 Ocean Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 458-8644

www.smgov.net/seniors

M-F: 9 am - 2 pm

Sat: 11 am - 4 pm

City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica City of Santa Monica

Human Services DivisionHuman Services DivisionHuman Services DivisionHuman Services Division

(310) 458-8701

At the Senior Center:

ENHANCE Healthy Cooking Workshop Series This popular series featuring Joya Parenteau, registered dietitian and chef, focuses on recipes for healthy, hip Santa Monica adults 50+. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, January 10th and Tuesday, February 14th, beginning promptly at 10:30am. Please sign-up in ad-vance at the Senior Center office. Self-Healing with Maria Locsin, L.Ac. Learn how to stay healthy, ease pain and discomfort, and increase blood flow by pressing specific body points and having a healthy diet. Caregivers are also welcome. Workshops will be Wednesday, January 18th at 12:30pm. There will be no workshop in February Please sign-up in advance at the Senior Center office.

Zumba Gold Join the Senior Center Zumba Party with Rita Ashton! Zumba Gold is a safe and effective total body workout with Latin and International mu-sic. It’s simple, with easy to follow dance steps. First-timers are al-ways welcome. Classes are Thursdays at 1:30pm.

Nutrition Advisory Council

Nutrition Advisory Council meetings give older adults the opportunity to provide feedback on the Los Angeles County grant-funded Senior Nutri-tion Program (also known as WISE & Healthy Aging Healthy Lunches). The next scheduled meetings will be: Thursday, January 26th and Thurs-day, February 23rd at 2:00pm at the Wise & Healthy Aging offices, Ken

Edwards Center, Second Floor.

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Quality Control

Commission for the Senior Community

The City of Santa Monica Commission for the Senior Community is an all-volunteer Commission appointed by City Council that focuses on the quality of life for adults 50+ in the city. The Commission makes recom-mendations to City Council on a wide range of issues relevant to older adults in Santa Monica and provides educational opportunities to sen-iors, their families and caregivers.

The Commission meets monthly on the third Wednesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St. The public is invit-ed to attend. To confirm meeting times, or for Santa Monica residents interested in serving on the Commission, contact the City Clerk’s office at (310) 458-8211 or visit: www.smgov.net/cityclerk/boards.

Meeting Info

SC Weekly Activities 3

Thursday

10:00 Wii Fit

10:30 Yoga Principles and

Practices for Emeritus

Adults (E21)****

1:30 Zumba Gold

Friday

9:10 Senior Exercise

10:30 Chair Yoga with Kathy Cass

12:30 Wii Sports

1:00 Tai Chi/Chi Gong

[There will be no Tai Chi classes in

January. Classes will resume on

Feb. 10th]

Saturday

12:00 Movies - See movie

schedule on Page 7

Monday

9:10 Senior Exercise

11:00 Body Movement (E09)****

12:30 Wii Sports (No Monday classes on Jan. 2nd, 16th or on Feb. 20th)

Tuesday

10:00 Wii Fit

10:30 Sing-a-Long

12:30 Improv

2:00 Bridge

Wednesday

9:10 Senior Exercise

10:00 Wii Sports

1:30 BINGO

Senior Center Membership Card is Required for All Activities Senior Center Membership Card is Required for All Activities Senior Center Membership Card is Required for All Activities Senior Center Membership Card is Required for All Activities

To enroll and get your card, new members need to complete an appli-

cation available at the Senior Center or at www.smgov.net/seniors.

Please provide proof of age, such as a government-issued I.D., when

you register. Senior Center membership is not required to participate

in the Healthy Lunches program.

*Emeritus College *Emeritus College *Emeritus College *Emeritus College

ClassesClassesClassesClasses

The schedule to the left is for The schedule to the left is for The schedule to the left is for The schedule to the left is for

the Emeritus Winter Session: the Emeritus Winter Session: the Emeritus Winter Session: the Emeritus Winter Session:

January 3 January 3 January 3 January 3 ———— February 4 February 4 February 4 February 4

Emeritus Spring Session:Emeritus Spring Session:Emeritus Spring Session:Emeritus Spring Session:

February 13thFebruary 13thFebruary 13thFebruary 13th————June 9thJune 9thJune 9thJune 9th

Classes will be posted as they

become available.

Enrollment begins Jan. 19th

For questions and enrollment For questions and enrollment For questions and enrollment For questions and enrollment

info callinfo callinfo callinfo call

(310) 434(310) 434(310) 434(310) 434----4306430643064306

Volunteering is a great way to keep your skills sharp, continue to grow and be involved in the community. Make a difference in the quality of life of those you serve while enriching your own life through service to others. WISE & Healthy Aging represents more than 40 agencies with a wide variety of volunteer oppor-tunities. The following are just some of the volunteer positions available: Peer Peer Peer Peer Counseling: Counseling: Counseling: Counseling: Provide individual counseling and facilitate weekly support groups. WISE Connections: WISE Connections: WISE Connections: WISE Connections: A membership program to help older adults remain in their homes. Volunteer opportunities span a wide range, from food shopping, pet care, gardening, or handyman to helping in the WISE Connections offices. Bene-Bene-Bene-Bene-fits Enrollment Center: fits Enrollment Center: fits Enrollment Center: fits Enrollment Center: Help low-income seniors learn what public benefits they

are eligible for, and provide assistance in completing applications for public benefit programs. Volunteer benefits enrollment counselors screen seniors for eligibility for assistance with food, prescription drugs, medical care and home energy costs. Volunteers work both over the telephone and in-person at various locations in Santa Monica and the Westside. Computer literacy required. Information and Referral: Information and Referral: Information and Referral: Information and Referral: Provide a vital resource by responding to general inquiries from the public with referrals to appropriate community resources. "America Reads" Intergenerational Reading Program"America Reads" Intergenerational Reading Program"America Reads" Intergenerational Reading Program"America Reads" Intergenerational Reading Program: Share your love of reading and change a child's life forever by helping a child learn to read. Volunteer positions are available in west side public schools. Friendly Visitors: Friendly Visitors: Friendly Visitors: Friendly Visitors: Volunteers visit with lonely isolated seniors.

The next Volunteer Orientation is at the Ken Edwards Center on Thursday, January 26, 2011 at 9:30am. For more information, please call 310-394-9871, ext. 436 or go to: www.wiseandhealthyaging.org.

Holiday ClosuresHoliday ClosuresHoliday ClosuresHoliday Closures

The Senior Center will be closed

on Monday, January 16th in ob-

servance of Martin Luther King

Day and on Monday, February

20th in observance of President’s

Day.

Give the Gift of Your Time and Experience – Become A Volunteer

4 Healthy Lunches Program

WISE & Healthy Aging Healthy Lunches Program

Five Locations in Santa Monica: Senior Center

1450 Ocean Ave.

(310) 458-2219

Christine Emerson Reed Park

1133 7th Street

(310) 458-8315

Ken Edwards Center

1527 4th Street

(310) 395-8478

Virginia Ave Park (Thursdays only)

2200 Virginia Ave (Thelma Terry Center)

(310) 394-9871 ext. 220

WISE Adult Day Service Center

1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor

(310) 394-9871, ext. 220

If you are 60 or over, join the Healthy Lunches Program for a great tasting, nutritious

lunch each weekday.

Lunch is served at 12 noon, weekdays. Each location is open from at least 10:30am to

1:30pm, allowing time to meet your friends before lunch and socialize afterwards. Reg-

ularly scheduled, monthly visits to each site are made by WISE & Healthy Aging Care

Managers, who are specifically trained to provide support to linking services in the sur-

rounding community

Make lunch your most important meal of the day!

Home Delivered Meals

Meals on Wheels West provides healthy meals

and daily visits 7 days a week for those who are

homebound. If you or someone you know is expe-

riencing short-term or permanent illness or disa-

bility and can’t shop or cook for themselves,

please call (310) 394-5133 between 9:00am and

1:00pm to make arrangements.

Reservations are Required: If you are 60 or over, and you are registered with the

Healthy Lunches Program, you will need to reserve

your meal one day in advance and then arrive at the

selected location by 11:45am. To reserve your meal,

you must visit or call your selected site one day in ad-

vance between 10:00am and 11:45am. You must

speak to someone to ensure your reservation—

messages will not be accepted.

We ask that those individuals who reserve a meal

and can’t make it, call to cancel. If you do not, your

future reservation may be denied. This policy must be

strictly enforced as the program incurs the cost for all

meals ordered. The suggested donation for any re-

served Healthy Lunch is $2.50.

Please visit any location to pick up an application to join or call the Healthy Lunches Program at

(310) 394(310) 394(310) 394(310) 394----9871 ext. 4139871 ext. 4139871 ext. 4139871 ext. 413

All Healthy Lunches sites will be closed January 16th and on February 20th

Saturday Box Lunches

On Saturdays a box lunch is offered at the Senior

Center at 1450 Ocean Avenue. Lunches will be

provided on a first-come-first-served basis on Sat-

urdays only for enrolled Healthy Lunches Program

participants from 11:00am until 12:30pm. The

suggested donation is $2.50.

Healthy Lunches Program Enrichment Workshops 5

WISE & Healthy Aging is pleased to offer the following enrichment workshops. Presentations take place at the

specified Healthy Lunches Nutrition Sites in Santa Monica and start at 11:30am, unless otherwise stated. For

more information please call the Senior Center at (310) 458-8644.

Senior Center

• “Senior Medicare Patrol” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Tuesday, January 3rd Tuesday, January 3rd Tuesday, January 3rd Tuesday, January 3rd

• “Heating and Electrical Safety” - Santa Monica Fire Department — Wednesday, January 11thWednesday, January 11thWednesday, January 11thWednesday, January 11th

•••• “Learn More About Services and Programs at the Westside Center for Independent Living” - Westside

Center for Independent Living - Monday, January 30th Monday, January 30th Monday, January 30th Monday, January 30th

•••• “Safety in the Home” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Monday, February 13th Monday, February 13th Monday, February 13th Monday, February 13th

•••• “Street Safety” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd

•••• “Medications–Over the Counter and Herbal”- LA Valley College Nursing Students—Monday, February 27th Monday, February 27th Monday, February 27th Monday, February 27th

Ken Edwards Center

• “Transportation & Mobility Program” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Tuesday, January 3rdTuesday, January 3rdTuesday, January 3rdTuesday, January 3rd

• “Senior Medicare Patrol” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Tuesday, January 10th Tuesday, January 10th Tuesday, January 10th Tuesday, January 10th

• “Heating and Electrical Safety” - Santa Monica Fire Department — Wednesday, January 18thWednesday, January 18thWednesday, January 18thWednesday, January 18th

• “Safety in the Home” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th

• “Street Safety”- LA Valley College Nursing Students — Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd

• “Medications–Over the Counter and Herbal”- LA Valley College Nursing Students—Wednesday, Feb. 29thWednesday, Feb. 29thWednesday, Feb. 29thWednesday, Feb. 29th

Reed Park

• “Mental Health Bingo” - Los Angeles Department of Mental Health — Tuesday, January 10thTuesday, January 10thTuesday, January 10thTuesday, January 10th

• “Senior Medicare Patrol” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 17th

• “Services for Older Adults in Your Community” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Monday, January 23rdMonday, January 23rdMonday, January 23rdMonday, January 23rd

• “Heating and Electrical Safety” - Santa Monica Fire Department ———— Monday, January 30thMonday, January 30thMonday, January 30thMonday, January 30th

• “Safety in the Home” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 15th

• “Street Safety” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 22nd

• “Medications – Over the Counter and Herbal” - LA Valley College Nursing Students — Weds., Feb. 29thWeds., Feb. 29thWeds., Feb. 29thWeds., Feb. 29th

Virginia Ave Park (in Spanish)

• “Services for Older Adults in Your Community” - WISE & Healthy Aging ———— Thursday, Jan. 12th at 11:00 amThursday, Jan. 12th at 11:00 amThursday, Jan. 12th at 11:00 amThursday, Jan. 12th at 11:00 am

• “Learn More About Services and Programs at the Westside Center for Independent Living” — Westside

Center for Independent Living — Thursday, January 26th at 11:00amThursday, January 26th at 11:00amThursday, January 26th at 11:00amThursday, January 26th at 11:00am

• “How Do We Stop Medicare Fraud?” - WISE & Healthy Aging—Thursday, February 2nd at 11:00amThursday, February 2nd at 11:00amThursday, February 2nd at 11:00amThursday, February 2nd at 11:00am

• ““““Heating and Electrical Safety”-Santa Monica Fire Department————Thursday, February 9th at 12:00pm Thursday, February 9th at 12:00pm Thursday, February 9th at 12:00pm Thursday, February 9th at 12:00pm

Adult Day Service Center/Compañeros (in Spanish)

• “Services for Older Adults in Your Community”-WISE & Healthy Aging—Tuesday, January 17th at 10:30amTuesday, January 17th at 10:30amTuesday, January 17th at 10:30amTuesday, January 17th at 10:30am

• “How Do We Stop Medicare Fraud?” - WISE & Healthy Aging — Wednesday, February 1st at 10:30amWednesday, February 1st at 10:30amWednesday, February 1st at 10:30amWednesday, February 1st at 10:30am

• “Services for Older Adults in Your Community” - WISE & Healthy Aging ———— Tues., Feb. 21st at 10:30amTues., Feb. 21st at 10:30amTues., Feb. 21st at 10:30amTues., Feb. 21st at 10:30am

6 You Should Know

WISE Connections: Your Neighborhood Resource for Living WellWISE Connections: Your Neighborhood Resource for Living WellWISE Connections: Your Neighborhood Resource for Living WellWISE Connections: Your Neighborhood Resource for Living Well WISE & Healthy Aging’s WISE Connections is a membership-based virtual community that supports aging in

place for adults age 50-plus in Santa Monica and the Westside. WISE Connections is a trusted source for refer-

rals, discounted services, convenience services, transportation services and for social and cultural opportunities.

A membership can open up interesting new experiences and friendships for older adults who may be looking to

broaden their social horizons. WISE Connections also has links to other resources often needed, such as free

lectures, financial planners, notary service, counseling and more. It offers help with seasonal needs like clean-

ing out rain gutters and checking smoke detectors in the home. For more information, please call (310) 829-

5699 or go to: www.wiseconnections.net. Limited scholarships are available for Santa Monica residents with

limited means. Access to Public Benefits: Get Everything You Can to Help with Your Expenses If you are age 50 or older and live in Los Angeles County, the WISE & Healthy Aging Benefits Enrollment Center

may be able to help you save money on medical, food and utility bills. We work with these programs: Medicare

Part D; Medicare Savings; Medi-Cal; CalFresh; Low-Income Home Energy Assistance or utility discount programs.

Call WISE & Healthy Aging to schedule a private appointment or to find locations for counseling sessions at

(310) 394-9871.

Free Tax Help for Seniors AARP Tax-Aide is a confidential service that prepares tax returns and answers tax questions for those with

middle and low incomes, with special attention to those 60 and older. For an appointment call WISE &

Healthy Aging at (310) 394-9871.

Senior Transportation Services for Santa Monica Residents:

The City of Santa Monica/WISE & Healthy Aging DialCity of Santa Monica/WISE & Healthy Aging DialCity of Santa Monica/WISE & Healthy Aging DialCity of Santa Monica/WISE & Healthy Aging Dial----aaaa----Ride Program Ride Program Ride Program Ride Program is a low cost, shared-ride service offering curb

-to-curb transportation to destinations in Santa Monica. Riders can use the service within Santa Monica for any

transportation purpose. Rides outside of Santa Monica are provided for medical purposes to specific facilities

including UCLA Medical Center, West LA VA Hospital and Kaiser West LA. Shopping trips and other destinations

outside of Santa Monica are also available. Door Through Door Door Through Door Door Through Door Door Through Door service, for those who need help from their door to

the van due to mobility issues, or for special medical procedures that require an attendant, is also available. After-

hours services are now being provided for City-sponsored meetings and events. Advance registration is required

for all trips. Door Through Door service and trips to destinations outside of Santa Monica are available only on a

limited basis. For more information please call (310) 394-9871. Services are available for Santa Monica

residents aged 60 and over and for individuals with a disability aged 18 and up.

Senior Transportation Services for LA County Residents:

Access Services Access Services Access Services Access Services is curb-to-curb accessible paratransit transportation within ¾ mile of each bus route or rail line

in Los Angeles County. Operates 7 days a week. Call Access Services, Inc. to enroll at (800) 827-0829.

SC Saturday Movie 7

Join us for a movie and popcorn on Saturdays at 12 noon. Admission is free but you must be a Senior Center Member to participate.

If you require closed captioning, please alert the staff at the start of the movie.If you require closed captioning, please alert the staff at the start of the movie.If you require closed captioning, please alert the staff at the start of the movie.If you require closed captioning, please alert the staff at the start of the movie.

JANUARY FEBRUARY 7 7 7 7 –––– Midnight in Paris (2011)Midnight in Paris (2011)Midnight in Paris (2011)Midnight in Paris (2011) As a young couple engaged to be married ex-

periences a profound transformation during

their visit to Paris, a man with a romanticized

view of the city finds that there's plenty of

truth to that old adage about the grass being

greener on the other side.

4 4 4 4 –––– Eat, Pray, Love (2010)Eat, Pray, Love (2010)Eat, Pray, Love (2010)Eat, Pray, Love (2010) On the heels of a painful divorce, a woman

sets out to seek her destiny by traveling first

to Italy, where she learns to appreciate nour-

ishment; then to India, where she discovers

the power of prayer; and finally to Bali, where

she unexpectedly finds the meaning of love.

14141414–––– Margin Call (2011)Margin Call (2011)Margin Call (2011)Margin Call (2011) Investment-firm analyst Peter Sullivan uncov-

ers sensitive information that could easily

plunge the entire business into peril, inadvert-

ently destroying the lives and careers of his

colleagues in this tense thriller set during the

onset of the 2008 financial crisis.

11 11 11 11 –––– The Curious Case of The Curious Case of The Curious Case of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)Benjamin Button (2008)Benjamin Button (2008)Benjamin Button (2008) When Button is born just after World War I,

he is already in his eighties, and proceeds to

live his life aging in reverse. This sweeping

film follows the character's unusual life as he

experiences joy and sadness, loves lost and

found.

21212121————Tree of Life (2011)Tree of Life (2011)Tree of Life (2011)Tree of Life (2011) The eldest son of a 1950s-era Midwestern

family sets out on an existential journey that

leads him to question his faith while seeking

the answers to life's most challenging myster-

ies in this evocative drama.

18181818–––– Super 8 (2011)Super 8 (2011)Super 8 (2011)Super 8 (2011) In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are filming

a Super-8 movie when a pickup truck derails

a speeding train. They soon discover that the

catastrophe was no accident, as a series of

unexplained events and disappearances fol-

low.

28282828———— Pil low Talk (1959)Pil low Talk (1959)Pil low Talk (1959)Pil low Talk (1959) Playboy Rock Hudson and prim Doris Day are

obliged to share a telephone party line.

Naturally, their calls overlap at the least

opportune times, which leads to friction..

When Hudson finally meets Day, it’s love at

first sight, but he must hide his true identity

before he can turn on the charm.

25252525–––– The Front (1976)The Front (1976)The Front (1976)The Front (1976) Blacklisted television writer Michael Murphy

persuades his buddy and small-time bookie

Woody Allen to act as a "front" by taking

scripts written by his writer friend and selling

them as his own. Soon, Allen is the most

sought-after writer in Hollywood and is

consequently reaping all the benefits.

Last Saturday of Every Month Last Saturday of Every Month Last Saturday of Every Month Last Saturday of Every Month ———— Viewer’s Choice! Viewer’s Choice! Viewer’s Choice! Viewer’s Choice!

Have an Idea for a Movie?

Senior Center movie buffs can suggest a film for the last

Saturday of every month. See Senior Center staff for the

“Viewer’s Choice” suggestion card.

Travel with WISE & Healthy Aging in 2012! Travel with WISE & Healthy Aging in 2012! Travel with WISE & Healthy Aging in 2012! Travel with WISE & Healthy Aging in 2012! WISE & Healthy Aging offers exclusive travel packages that are open to adults of all ages. These competitively-priced, high-quality packages benefit WISE & Healthy Aging. . . .

Barcelona and Paris Barcelona and Paris Barcelona and Paris Barcelona and Paris ———— March 20thMarch 20thMarch 20thMarch 20th----28th, 28th, 28th, 28th, 2012201220122012—Includes round-trip airfare, 10 meals, first-

class hotels, tour director, motor coach transportation, hotel transfers, admissions per itinerary, baggage han-dling.

Discover Cuba Discover Cuba Discover Cuba Discover Cuba ---- September 11th September 11th September 11th September 11th ----19th, 201219th, 201219th, 201219th, 2012— Includes: round-trip airfare, Cuban Travel Visa, Cuban health insurance, first-class hotels, 21 meals, sight-seeing & admissions per Itinerary, professional Cuban bilingual host / guide, deluxe air conditioned motor coach, hotel transfers and baggage handling. Please call (310) 394-9871, ext. 440 for information, or visit our website at www.wiseandhealthyaging.org

for the trip itineraries. A free informational slideshow

about the “Discover Cuba” trip will be held on Satur-day, Jan. 28th at 10:30am at WISE & Healthy Aging, 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor.

Santa Monica Senior Center

1450 Ocean Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 458-8644

The Senior Center is wheelchair accessible. For disability

related accommodations, please call (310) 458-8644 at

least 7 days prior to the event (TTY: 310-458-8696)

The Senior Center is

accessible by the Big Blue Bus

lines 1, 7 &10

Around the Town 8

At the Santa Monica Public LibraryAt the Santa Monica Public LibraryAt the Santa Monica Public LibraryAt the Santa Monica Public Library

Citywide Reads 2012Citywide Reads 2012Citywide Reads 2012Citywide Reads 2012 The year 2012 marks Santa Monica Public Library's tenth annual Citywide Reads, a community reading pro-gram that encourages people throughout Santa Monica to read and discuss the same book. This year’s book is Raymond Chandler’s The Lady in the Lake, which is partially set in Santa Monica (“Bay City”). There will be several discussions of the book, including one on Mon-day, March 12th at 1:30 pm at the Ken Edwards Cen-ter, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica.

Saturdays with LA Opera Series: Multimedia Saturdays with LA Opera Series: Multimedia Saturdays with LA Opera Series: Multimedia Saturdays with LA Opera Series: Multimedia Talks and a ConcertTalks and a ConcertTalks and a ConcertTalks and a Concert Presenters from the LA Opera Speakers Bureau give informative, multimedia presentations about upcoming operas. All programs begin at 3:00 pm and are held in the Main Library’s Multipurpose Room. The series will feature Simon Boccanegra on Saturday, January 21st and Albert Herring on Saturday, February 18th. The Montana Avenue branch library will be temporarily closed from Monday, January 16th — Friday, February 24th for carpeting, painting and interior improvements.