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Santa Clara County FireSafe Council application for PG &E grant funds for hazardous fuel
reduction near power lines.
Property description
75 -acre parcel fronting Pierce Road in the City of Saratoga, owned by Chateau Masson, LLC. Adjacent to
the Mountain Winery concert venue.
Jurisdiction
Primarily inside City of Saratoga city limits and within Saratoga Fire District. Project extends slightly into
unincorporated Santa Clara County and the State Responsibility Area (same land owner).
Project location
Large undeveloped parcel, site of an old quarry. No structures. Contains main entrance gate to the Mountain
Winery. Parcel line follows Pierce Road for about 4350' (about 0.82 mile) and would have a fuel break along
the whole length. Also, interior fuel breaks would be developed inside the parcel that connect to the roadside
fuel break. Pierce road has local PG &E power lines along it. High- voltage PG &E transmission lines cross
behind the Mountain Winery, near the project area.
Project sequence and timing
Fuel breaks will be constructed in prioritized segments to deliver the best strategic defense against wildfire.
Highest priority segments (first in list below) will be started first. Project segments will be worked on by
multiple crews in several locations to complete work as quickly as possible. Work will continue down the
priority list until funding is exhausted.
Fuel break descriptions
Width of fuel breaks varies depending on slope and vegetation characteristics. Color name matches outline
of fuel break on map below.
1. South Pierce Road. Red Shaded fuel break on the south -east facing, uphill side of Pierce Road, south of
the Mountain Winery entrance. West side of road only. Foothills oak woodland vegetation type with
some grassland and chaparral vegetation types. Major tree species are coast live oak, buckeye, bay
laurel. Also includes a few blue gum, eucalyptus on a sunny ridge and redwood trees down near the creek
corridor. 1935' along roadway. 30' -50' wide.
2. North Pierce Road. Dark Red Shaded fuel break on the west- facing, downhill side of Pierce Road, north
of Mountain Winery entrance. West side of road only. Foothills Oak woodland vegetation type. Major
tree species are coast live oak, valley oak, buckeye, bay laurel. 2000' along roadway, 30' -50' wide.
3. North Pierce- Grassland connector blob. Green. Shaded fuel break extension at midpoint on North Pierce
Road connects all the way to the grassland below the road. Primarily coast live oak trees in a cluster
about 175' by 125'.
4. South Pierce- Hairpin connector. Magenta Shaded and open fuel break. Connect Pierce Road to the
hairpin turn on the Mountain Winery Road (entrance road to concert venue). Vegetation is a mixture of
grass, chaparral, buckeye and coast live oak trees. An old road bed on this ridge can provide a stable
working area in places for crews and could allow for ATV use. About 350' up the nose of the ridge, and
75' -125' wide.
5. Hairpin - Vineyard connector. Dark Orange Shaded and open fuel break. Connect the hairpin turn on the
Mountain Winery Road to the vineyards below the parking area for the Mtn.Winery venue, continuing
up the ridge. Vegetation is a mixture of dense chaparral with chamise dominant, and Foothills Oak
Woodland vegetation type. Lower portion spans the Mtn. Winery Road. Old road beds exist in other
portions of this segment. Length about 1200', width varies from 75' -125'
o note that the South Pierce - hairpin connector and the South Pierce - hairpin connector fuel breaks
create a single contiguous fuel break along the main eastern ridgeline of Mt. Eden, separating the
Saratoga Creek watershed from the Calabazas Creek watershed. Total ridgeline fuel break length is
about 1550'
6. Masson - Teerlink Fireroad grassland access. Orange Shaded fuel break on old ranch road across from
Masson Ct. Connects Pierce road to a grassland in the interior of the parcel. Foothills oak woodland
vegetation type with coast live oak dominant. Also clear encroaching tree limbs over road to allow for
fire engine passage into grassland. 525' along road prism, 50' wide.
7. Masson - Teerlink Fireroad extension. Salmon Open fuel break. Connect grassland to public trail right -of-
way on Teerlink Way, continue to property line. Chaparral vegetation type, baccharis dominant, with
patchy grassland. 700'. Should be suitable for mechanical mastication. 50' wide.
8. Mountain Winery Road. Yellow Roadside vegetation management. Clear encroaching vegetation from
paved escape route. Mixture of shaded fuel break and mechanical brush mastication. Provides buffer on
the lone evacuation route for the Mountain Winery concert venue. Supplements the ridgeline fuel break
described above. About 775' along the roadway, 5' -15' wide.
9. Quarry Road. Turquoise Brush removal beside gravel road. Primarily chaparral vegetation type with
dominant species of toyon, baccharis, chamise, mountain mahogany, sagebrush. Some brush removal
above road, to reduce pampas grass population and limb up willow trees growing in a seep and
narrowing roadway. About 11.00'. Should be possible to use a mechanical masticator for this work,
reaching 10 -15' from road.
10. Main Water Tank. Purple Open fuel break between top of parking area of venue and high voltage
transmission line tower, including main 300,000 gallon water tank. Primarily chaparral vegetation type
with chamise dominant. Mechanical and hand brush removal. Connects clearcut under power lines with
ridgeline fuel break. About 760' along road, 100' wide.
H. Various isolated trees or limbs. Felling or pruning. There are a few trees that appear to have succumbed
to sudden oak death adjacent to the fuel breaks described above. A large grove of blue gum eucalyptus
trees near the quarry is a seed source, and isolated eucalyptus trees are present throughout the project
area which could be removed to prevent new groves from becoming established. Also, some trees touch
over the center line on Pierce Road and the Mtn. Winery Road and limbs could be removed to create
discontinuity between canopies on either side of the road.
Fuel reduction prescriptions
Shaded fuel breaks involve cutting understory brush at the root crown, and pruning off low branches up to
10' above the ground, and either chipping the material or lopping and scattering the branches so that they lie
flat (on or within 12 -18 inches of the ground). Ground contact will speed decomposition and help shade the
ground, retaining moisture. Large woody material can be left on the ground or removed for firewood if
desired by landowner. Tree canopies will remain. Area should have an open savannah -like characteristic
under the tree canopy once work is completed.
Sunny fuel breaks involve cutting woody vegetation at the root crown. Some species can be treated by
grubbing out the root by hand (baccharis, sagebrush, deer weed), however root systems shall be left
wherever slopes are steep, especially next to the roadways. Some species (e.g. chamise) should have a single
leader branch left with all side shoots removed to help reduce vigorous lateral regrowth. Cut material should
be chipped, or mechanical mastication used adjacent to the roadway.
Location of project. High voltage transmission line towers are large blue squares. Small blue diamonds are local distribution lines. Yellow pinstripe is city
limits and parcel boundary.
Project detail. Priority areas are roadside fuel breaks on Pierce road, and fuel break along main ridge connecting to the vineyards. Colors match segment
descriptions in text above.
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Jul 914 - Jun 15
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Ordinary
Income /Expense
Income
Total 4001 • Government Grants
63,500.00
Total 4030 • Corporate & Group Donations
10,250.00
Total 4050 • Member &Individual Donations
28,000.00
Total 4080 • Membership Dues
13,000.00
4090 • ACC FEES
145,000.00
Total 4000 • Grants, Donations & Member Fees
259,750.00
4100 • Fund Raising
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Total 4100 • Fund Raising
19,200.00
Total 4270 • SC Classes, Prog & Soc Events
17,200.00
4277 • SC Member Classes
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4278 • Art Classes /Draw
800.00
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4281 • Spanish Class
300.00
4282 • Bridge Lessons
0.00
4283 • Beading
450.00
Total 4290 • Computer Classes
900.00
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Total 4317 • Exercise.Classes
20,900.00
Total 4329 • Dance Classes
2,500.00
Total 4277 • SC Member Classes
25,850.00
Total 4200 • Member Programs & Classes
43,050.00
Total 4500 • Services
250.00
Total 99oo • Other Income
4,0.00.00
Total Income
326,250.00
Gross Profit
326,250.00
Expense
Total 5890 • Insurance
14,746.00
Total 5000 • Grants, Donations && Memb Fees
16,100.00
Total 5100 • Fund Raising Expense
5,050.00
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Total 5270 • SC Classes, Prog & Social Event
13,500.00
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Total 5277 • SC Member classes expenses
900.00
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Total 5290 • Computer Classes Expense
_ 900.00
9,800.00;
Total 5317 • Exercise Expense
Total 5329 • Dance Class - Expense
2,900.00
Total 5200 • Members Programs & Classes
28,000.00
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Total 5400 • Social Event Expenses
400.00
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5500 • Services Expenses
Total 5209 • ACC Programs
1,200.00
Total 5230 • Food - ACC
I 1000.00
Total 5370 • ACC Programs Expenses
17,$00.00
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Total 5801 • Maintenance, Repl, Insurance Ex
2,600.00
Total 5509 • Marketing
3,210.00
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Total 5513 • Services
4,200.00
Total 5521.Outlook
3,850.00
5550 • Volunteer Program
0.00
Total 5500 • Services Expenses
31,660.00
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Total 5600 • Administration
17,675.00
5700 • Payroll
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Total 5705 • Gross Wages
Total 5729 • Payroll Taxes
I 23,500.00
Total 5700 • Payroll
280,030.00
reflects 3% increase
5739 • Company Health Insurance
9,000.00
6560 • Payroll Expenses
300.00
Total Expense
402,961.001
Net Ordinary Income
- 76,711.00
Net Income
-76 11.00
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THE OUTLOOK
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SARATOGA AREA SENIOR CENTER
Volume 2014 Issue 9
19655 Allendale Avenue - Saratoga, California 95070
Phone: 4o8.868.i2-57, Fax: 4o8.868.9546, www.sascc.org
FAREWELL TO TERESA
SASC is very sad to announce the resignation of Teresa Estavillo. Teresa has been working at the Sarato-
ga Senior Center for the past 7 -years as a Division Program Manager. Her last day will be Wednesday,
September 3.
Teresa has been integral in maintaining and building programs, listening to the membership and the com-
mulaity in developing new classes and programs, working diligently to keep the Wednesday Lunch Pro-
gram vibrant and dynamic, and scheduling infinite instructors, entertainers, musicians, and presenters. She
has built a mountain of relationships in our community. She has done a fabulous job of keeping our mem-
bers informed through many years of crunching to meet the deadlines in. publishing the Outlook. In 7-
years, Teresa has rolled through many changes with her team at the Saratoga Senior Center.
Teresa is highly professional, lively, and a fun member of our team, even to the point of bringing us the
added support and involvement of her entire delightful extended family. In one combination or another.,
her family has attended almost every event to benefit the Senior Center. She will be sorely missed by all!
We hope that you enjoy all the wonderful programs and classes that she has planned for you in this news-
letter.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH PROGRAM
September 3:
No Luncheon
September 10:
_� Our Lady of Fatima
September 1.7:
Panda Express
September 24:
Our Lady of Fatima
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that SASC offers F)(earing Screenings,
Blood Pressure Screenings, Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy Program (HICAP) appointments, SALA
appointments, Notary Services, Counseling Services, Ask
A Senior Expert Services, and a Caregivers' Support
Group?
To schedule an appointment for any of these services,
please call the front desk at 408.868.1.257.
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Special Events /Closures
Pg. 1
Adult Care Center
Pg. 2
New /Returning Programs
Pgs. 3 -6
On -Going Classes/New Sessions
Pg. 7
Our Center
Pgs. 8 -1.1
Trips & Movies
Pg. 12
Senior Services
Pg. 13
Activities & Classes
Pg. 14
Monthly Calendar
Pg. 15
Wednesday Lunch Program
Pg. 16
SARATOGA ADULT CARE CENTER
Summer ends and school begins
Every day is a new one
Put your troubles in an old knit bag
There are smiles that make us happy
Everywhere leaves are starting to change colors
Many days can make you happy
Every child is anxious for school
Remember the "Golden Rule"
Poem for September by all our program participants
Thank you for our Bingo Gifts!
Mr. & Mrs. Feemster
Janeen Pratt
Caregiver Support Group
As Fall begins and the leaves start to change, so do caring and concerns for seniors and their families.
The meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at 2:15pm in the Fireside Room. Members,
caregivers and friends who are worried for a senior and caregivers of our participants are invited. It is
relaxed and open to share their concerns and receive feedback and recommendations as we navigate
the aging journey together. Please don't hesitate to call the Adult Care Center at 408- 868 -1262 to
reserve your spot or to ask for information & assistance regarding care needs or concerns at home and
to set up a Complimentary Visit Day in the Adult Care Center. Suzan, Renee, and Staff welcome you!
NEW & RETURNING CLASSES /PROGRAMS /WORKSHOPS
BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH WORKSHOP
If you have an on -going health condition, a Better Choices, Better Health workshop can help you take charge of your
life. The workshop is convenient and easy to follow. Based on Stanford University's widely tested Chronic Disease
Self- Management Program, a Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you:
*Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress *Discover better nutrition and exercise choices
*Make informed treatment decisions *Learn better ways to talk with your doctor *Get the support you need
Whatever your on -going condition - diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, or
something else, a Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you set your own goals and make a step -by -step
action plan to improve your health and your life.
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DATES: Monday, September 8 - Monday, October 20 (no class on 10/13; 6 -week session)
COST: $7 members /$12 non - members
SIGN -UP: Please pre - register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at 408.868.1257.
BRAIN CHALLENGE CLASS
As we age, we all know that physical exercise becomes important. Brain Fitness is equally beneficial. This class is
designed to offer exercises to strengthen the brain in areas of analytical computation, visual information processing,
cognitive thinking, memorization, and much more. In a typical class, you will start by playing various popular brain
games that are selected from published materials. Then, you will focus on doing exercises that are created using ma-
terials relevant to life, such as remembering a few phone numbers, matching faces with names, learning the names of
some California trees and shrubs, and many more. This class will help keep our aging minds as sharp as it can be and
motivate us to challenge our brain power, regardless of the natural aging process.
The instructor, June Li, holds a Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from John Hopkins University. She has many years
experience in brain research while working with institutes such as UCLA, Stanford, and NASA Ames Research Cen-
ter. She also worked as Sr. Software Development Engineer for more than 10- years. For the past decade, she has vol-
unteered in various local recreation and senior centers to help adults and seniors to live more productive lives by
challenging the mind and body in anyway they can.
TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
DATES: Tuesday, September 16 - Tuesday, November 4 (8 -week session)
COST: $5 members /$10 non - members
SIGN -UP: Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at 408.868.1257.
DEMENTIA OVERVIEW PRESENTATION
Thursday, September 25, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Join us to learn the basics about dementia, communication tips, and coping with challenging behaviors.
The facilitator, Rev. Charlotte Bear, MDiv, MFA, SO, brings 20 -years of practical experience working with patients,
families, and community organizations around behavioral health and healthcare ethics initiatives. She is a profes-
sional development specialist with VITAS, and she directs a speakers' bureau that conducts over 65 education events
in the community every month in four counties. She is also a certified Chaplain, a certified Veterans Service Officer,
a Dementia Practitioner, and an ordained United Methodist minister.
There is no cost to attend these sessions. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at
408.868.1257.
I NEW &RETURNING CLASSES /PROGRAMS /WORKSHOPS I
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING & WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING: During this course, you will be introduced to drawing techniques and how to
use drawing tools, including lines; and contours of simple objects in a still life. The methods such as the gray scale
and crosshatching will be demonstrated. Also, techniques of shading to create more realistic images, methods to
study negative_ and positive space and lighting will be discussed. The five methods of composition will be used to
demonstrate methods in collage. You will create a finished painting using all five methods. Some supplies will be
furnished, and collage papers will be demonstrated. Handouts will be available.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING: We will review the materials used for Watercolor Painting and what you will need
to start a drawing for composition. To start, you will need a watercolor set with a brush. Class discussion will 'include
how to train your eyes to draw from life. We will discuss lines and contours to plan your watercolor painting.
The instructor, Deanna Beye, is a highly - skilled and an exhibited artist, who has been teaching art in the Bay Area
since 1992. She has an M.A in Educational Technology and.B.A.in Fine Arts Painting. The classes that she has previ-
ously taught include Drawing, Drawing & Composition, Watercolor, Color Theory, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting,
Mixed Media, and Art Gallery Management.
TIME: Intro to Drawing--10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m./Watercolor Painting-12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
DATES: Tuesday, September 9 - Tuesday, October 7 (5 -week session)
COST: $7 members /$12 non - members
SIGN -UP: Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at 408.868.1257. '
COMPUTERS, TABLETS, CELL PHONES, & MORE
Friday, September 26, 2014, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Our world has changed so much since the days of Benny Goodman, big bands, and $.12 cents per gallon gas prices ..
In large part, many of these changes are due to the growth and expansion of our technology. Between the pieces and
parts that make up the new landscape of our homes, and the community around us, to the programs that run our com-
puters and what we see on big screen TV's, tablets, and cell phones, our vision of the world we knew may not seem
quite the same. Join us in this presentation as we take a fun and interesting look at some of this new technology and
perhaps discover a life enriching experience that is just right for you.
The presenter, Curtis Golden, is a Silicon Valley professional with over 25 -years experience in computer technology
and the art of training and documentation. He has worked with a wide range of individuals and companies and now
focuses on seniors delivering a resource for this exceptional community of people to understand and benefit from
today's new technologies.
There is no cost to attend these sessions. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at
408.868.1257.
FALL PREVENTION & MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS PRESENTATION
Tuesday; September 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a presentation on tips for preventing falls, what to do if you fall, living independently in your home, and
how emergency response systems can save lives.
The presenter, Timothy Harris, is with Vital Link Medical Alert Systems and is a Community Outreach & Client
Care Specialist.
There is no cost to attend these sessions. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at
408.868.1257.
NEW & RETURNING CLASSES /PROGRAMS /WORKSHOPS
BRAIN HEALTH CHATS
In the brain health chats series, participants will have fun while learning, discussing, and experiencing the most rele-
vant and practical approaches to improving memory and preventing Alzheimer's disease. The series is composed of 4
sessions, each 1 -hour long; 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:
Tuesday, August 12, Brain Health Introduction: "Lively guided group discussions on concerns about developing
Alzheimer's and what should be done to prevent it" COMPLETEPI
Tuesday, August 19, Cognitive and Physical Exercise for the Brain: "Learn about and engage in the most fun and
practical mental and physical exercises for the brain"
Tuesday, September 2, Nutrition and Lifestyle for the Brain: "Get the scoop on the best foods and lifestyle habits
for the brain and discuss how to make the changes"
Tuesday, September 9, Brain Health Jeopardy: "Have fun reviewing the brain health concepts discussed in the
course in a Jeopardy style format. Winner gets a prize!"
The Instructor, Dr. Stephen Cain, is a chiropractor who has focused his studies and his practice on brain health and
performance. While in chiropractic school, he enrolled in a post - graduate diplomat program called "functional neu-
rology." This is a field focused on natural ways to optimize the human brain. He is close to ascertaining his diplomat
in neurology and has been doing his own extensive research on neuroplasticity for the last four years. He leads vari-
ous workshops and seminars on brain health and founded the company "Whole Brain Health" a health coaching com-
pany for seniors in the early stages of memory loss.
The cost, per session, is $5 members and $10 non - members. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center
or call us at 408.868.1257.
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS -ACTIVE ZONES
Active Zones is an El Camino Hospital initiative to create a culture of wellness. The Active Zones workshop series is
designed to empower individuals in the community to adopt wellness behaviors for healthy eating, active living, man-
aging stress, and successful aging. The series is composed of 3 sessions, each 1.5 -houis long; 10:30 a.m. to noon:
Friday, September 12, Nutrition Tips for Life: With so much conflicting information about what to eat and what not
to eat, this workshops breaks through the nutrition myths and provides practical tips that will impact the health of every
cell in. the body.
Friday, September 19, Keys to Successful Aging: This interactive workshop is based on the latest healthy aging re-
search. Nine evidence -based factors are presented that will inspire participants to adopt a lifestyle of wellness.
Friday, October 3, Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: Most people may not realize that stress, in the proper dosage, is good
for your health. Unfortunately, in today's fast -paced culture, people are overdosing on stress. This workshop teaches
practical tecluiiques to manage the good and bad life stressors.
The presenter, Dan McClure, M:A., brings over 20 -years of experience across multiple sectors. Dan is recognized as an
expert wellness policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation; applied Kinesiology, healthy aging,
human development, nutrition across the lifespan, life /work balance, facility and program management, stress manage-
ment, fundraising and business development, team - building, needs assessment and program evaluation. Dan has served
and is serving on multiple community boards, collaboratives, and advisory committees. He is also a part-time lecturer
at SJSU teaching courses including Fitness, Stress Management, Human Potential, Children's Health and Fitness, and
Creating a Meaningful Life.
There is no cost to attend these sessions. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at
408.868.1257.
NEW & RETURNING CLASSES /PROGRAMS /WORKSHOPS
THE MYTHS OF DEMENTIA:
HARD FACTS ABOUT COGNITION, DEPRESSION, AND NORMAL AGING
Friday, September 19, 2014, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about how cognition (memory, attention, etc.) is affected over the course of older adulthood. Learn about the
signs of dementia and how they differ from the signs of normal aging and depression and anxiety. Depression and
anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric problems among older adults and frequently co- occur. Additionally,
they may be related to the cognitive functioning of an individual. This talk will cover the general traits of dementia,
normal aging, anxiety and depression, their relationship to cognition, and the promising future of cognitive treatments
for the older adult.
The presenter, Josh Tal, is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University with a focus on Women's
Health and Neuroscience through Stanford University. Josh additionally works as a pre - doctoral fellow at Stanford
University's Late -Life and Lifespan Approach to Neuropsychiatric Disorders Lab with Dr. Ruth O'Hara. Josh's re-
search focuses primarily on health, old age, and cognition. Josh is a boarded sleep technician (RPSGT) by trade. He
works as the Operations and Public Relations Manager for CityofSleep.com, an on -line sleep resource center.
The presentation is FREE. Please pre- register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at 408.868.1257.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
The AARP's Driver Safety Program has undergone a major improvement with the introduction of the new Smart
Driver course. The course Guidebook has been improved and'is much easier to read. The new course has been tested
by focus groups all over the country, including California. All existing instructors have taken a 5 -hour course to fa-
miliarize themselves with the new course and are ready to teach. The course fee has been raised to $20.00 to cover
part of the cost of these improvements; however, AARP members will receive a $5.00 discount. After attending the
course, you will receive a California state certificate. After presenting the certificate to your auto insurance agent, you
will receive a premium discount.
AARP offers a 4.5 -hour renewal only classroom course, specially designed for drivers 50 and above. Students who
complete this course will learn to adapt to the physical changes of aging as they apply it to driving, changes to the
law, roads, and other drivers, as well as tips to extend safe driving for many years. The next class is scheduled for Fri-
day, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is offered at the Saratoga Senior Center in the Oak Room.
To register; you must come in person to complete the registration form and attach payment. Please feel free to
contact the Saratoga Senior Center with any questions at 408.868.1257.
WINKS PRESENTATION BY VITAS - ANXIETY
Monday, September 15, 2014, Noon -1:00 p.m.
Gary Cornelia with. VITAS will be facilitating the WMS presentations on the 3rd Monday of each month. Gary has
extensive experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities- working with both adolescent and adults in both the
home - setting and community -based job training. He has been with VITAS for 5+ years and is currently a member of
our Speakers Bureau and serves as Community Liaison providing education and building partnerships with HH Agen-
cies, Private Caregiver Agencies, and Community organizations.
The presentation will be on anxiety. Anxiety is a state of distress or uneasiness about future uncertainties. Gary will
cover what it is, how to prevent it, things to consider, and when to get help.
The presentation is FREE. Please pre - register at the front desk of the Senior Center or call us at 408.868.1257.
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ON -GOING CLASSES & NEW SESSIONS
ANANDVAN GROUP
Every Thursday
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
FREE w /membership
FELDENKRAIS
Every Tuesday
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
$5 members /$10 non - members
MEMOIRS
1st & 3rd Friday
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
FREE w /membership
SASSY QUILTERS
Every Wednesday
10:00 - 3:30 p.m.
FREE w/rnembership
BYOB
September 15 & 22
1,:00 - 3:00 p.m.
$25 members /$40 non - members
HATHA YOGA
September 4 - October 30
8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
$7 members /$12 non - members
SPANISH
July 31 - October 9
11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
$5 members /$10 non - members
ON -GOING CLASSES
BRIDGE
Every Monday
10:15 - noon
FREE w /membership
FITNESS `N FUN
Every M, W, & F
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
$5 members OR $45 month
$10 non - members OR $65 month
QUILTING
Every Monday
10:00 - 1:00 P.M.
FREE w /membership
SQUARE DANCING
Every Monday
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
$7 members /$12 non - members
NEW SESSIONS
CHAIR YOGA
September 11 - October 30
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
$5 members /$10 non - members
INTER LINE DANCE
September 16 - November 4
10:15 - 12:15 p.m.
$7 members /$12 non- members
TAI CHI CHIH
September 23 - November 18
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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CRAZY QUILTERS
2nd Wednesday
9:00 - 1:00 P.M.
FREE w /membership
LIVING WITH CHANGE
No class in September
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free members /$5 non - members
SARATOGA ART
Every Thursday
10:30 - 1:00 p.m.
FREE w /membership
GENTLE YOGA
September 9 - October 28
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
$5 members /$10 non - members
MEDITATION
July 31 - October 9
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
$5 members /$10 non- members
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♦ Scholarships
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It is for those seniors on a very low income who could not attend our program without this help. We at Adult Care
strive to provide the best possible care for the less independent entrusted to us by their loving families and caregivers.
For more information, please contact:
Suzan Byler; Social Services & Division Manager
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 868 -1262
sbyler @sascc.org
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Marion McCloy Neelan Thakur Nancy Marten Beth Joseph
Kira Steelhammer Marian Boyer Pete Baillif Manohar Nandwani
Barbara Tribble Dolores & Stephanie Siebert Frank Rose Eva Hoglund
Kathleen Carroll
Please join us for a New Member Orientation and tour of the Saratoga Senior Center on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m.
Please register at the front desk of the Senior Center or by calling us at 408.868.1257.
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10:30 a.m. to noon. All levels are welcome.
Please stop by our front desk for more infor-
mation, or come play with us on Mondays!
CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
Care for the Caregiver
Wednesday, October 15, at 2:15 p.m.
Please come and join us every third Wednes-
day of each month. Janeen Pratt brings with
her a wealth of knowledge and many years of
experience. Janeen has a Master's degree in
Gerontology. She will be leading the Caregiv-
er Group and will be here to talk with you,
share information, and lend support.
Please call Suzan at (408) 868 -1262 to RSVP.
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arrangements for other times or larger jobs 408 - 868 -1257. Profes-
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TRIPS
If you are interested in trips offered by the Saratoga Recreation Department, please check out our bulletin board,
pick -up a Saratoga Recreation Activity guide, call 408.868.1249, or go to www.saratoga.ca.us /recreation.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
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MOVIES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), estranged from his exasperated spouse (Sally Field), is
crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets
the job -- disguised as an English nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should
have been from the start. Not surprisingly, the film won an Oscar for Best Makeup.
RATED: PG -13 LENGTH: 125- minutes DIRECTOR: Chris Columbus
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL
Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the 4 -year old son of a small -town Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery.,
slips from consciousness and enters heaven. When he awakes, he recounts his experiences on the other side.
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SENIOR SERVICES
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
HEARING SCREENING
John Beckwith, Hearing Aid Dispenser, will be able to
test hearing, check ears for wax, clean hearing aids, and
answer any questions about hearing and balance. To
schedule an appointment, please call the front desk at
408.868.1257. Unless noted otherwise, hearing appoint-
ments are normally scheduled on the 1st Friday of every
month from 9:00 -10:30 a.m. This service is free to all
members of the Senior Center.
EL CAMINO HEALTH LIBRARY
The library is open on the 1st Wednesday of every
month from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the Saunders Room.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Blood Pressure checks will be offered on the 3rd Thurs-
day of every month from 10:30 -11:00 a.m. This service
is free to all members of the Senior Center and provided
to us by retired RN Denise Ginszauskas.
ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN
Conducted by a fully- certified Orthopedic Technician,
Cheryl Geraci. This service includes trimming of nails
and/or the shaving of calluses, a soothing foot soak, and
a relaxing massage. To schedule an appointment or to
get current pricing, please contact Cheryl at
408.266.3668 (FOOT).
ASK A SENIOR EXPERT
Do you have a question, or a concern about yourself or
a loved one? Do you need to know about services avail-
able in our area? Janeen Pratt will be here on Wednes-
day, October 15 at 1:45 p.m. for a 1:1 consultation. All
information will be kept confidential. Janeen brings a
wealth of knowledge from her 20 -years serving seniors.
She has a Master's in Gerontology.
To sign -up for an appointment, please call the front
desk at 408.868.1257.
CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT
GROUP
Janeen Pratt facilitates a CSG on the 3rd Wednesday of
every month at 2:15 p.m. Janeen will be here on
Wednesday, October 15 at 2:15 p.m. (no appointments
in September)
Please RSVP by calling the front desk at 408.868.1257
SENIOR ADULTS
LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA)
Free legal assistance provided for social security, Medicare,
housing, landlord issues, elder abuse, consumer problems,
and simple wills. Please call the Saratoga Senior Center to
make an appointment. SALA will be here on the 2nd & 3rd
Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY
PROGRAM (HICAP)
HICAP is a volunteer -based program from Soureewise
that assists seniors with Medicare; supplements to Medi-
care, long -term care, and managed care insurance plans.
HICAP is offered on the 4th Tuesday of every month from
10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Please call the front desk at
408.868.1257. This service is free to all members of the
Senior Center.
COUNSELING SERVICES
John F. Kennedy University Community Counseling Cen-
ter will be offering our members 50- minute counseling
appointment for $15 a session. The counseling sessions
will take place every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please leave a message for -
Bob at the JFK Counseling Center @ 408.524.4900. All
phone messages are confidential.
NOTARY SERVICES
Ismar Maslic, GRI/Broker /President Montalvo Realty in
Saratoga will be here on the first Wednesday of every
month from 1:00 -2 :00 p.m. to notarize all standard docu-
ments for Saratoga Senior Center MEMBERS ONLY.
You must make an appointment by calluig the front desk of
the Senior Center at 408.868.1257. This service is free to
all members of the Senior Center.
TRANSPORTATION
VTA OUTREACH
For information regarding Outreach, please call Outreach
directly at 408.436.2865. They will give you their rates,
and you can sign up with them directly.
OFFICE OF SENATOR BEALL
A representative from Senator Beall's office has office
hours at our Senior Center once a month to assist seniors
with any questions or issues they are experiencing. Please
refer to our monthly calendar for exact dates /times.
SEPTEMBER 2014
ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS:
DAY
9/19
TIME
9:00 -1:30
FEE
$15 m /$20 nm
LOCATION
Oak Room
ACTIVE ZONES: EL CAMINO HOSPITAL
EDUCATINAL WORKSHOPS
9/12,9/19,
& 10/3
10:30 -12:00
Free - members
TBD
ANANDVAN GROUP: Ongoing
Thursday
10:00 -12:00
Free - members
Oak Room
BRAIN CHALLENGE CLASS: Instructor: June Li
Tuesday
11:00 -12:00
$5 m /$10 nm
TBD
BRAIN HEALTH CHATS:
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Cain
9/2 & 9/9
10:30 -11:30
$5 m /$10 nm
Magnolia Room
BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH:
Monday
1:00 -3:30
$7 m/$12 nm
Oak Room
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:
3rd Thursday
10:30 -11:00
Free
Lobby
BRIDGE: Ongoing.
Monday & TH
10:15 -12:00
Free -m /$5 nm
Saunders Room
BRING YOUR OWN BEADS: Instructor: L. Okin
9/15 & 9/22
1:00 -3:00
$25 m /$40 nm
Magnolia Room +
CHAIR YOGA: Instructor: Sudha Parmar
Thursday
2:00 -3:00
$5 m /$10 nm
Saunders Room
COMPUTER "GURUS ":
9/18
3:00 -5:00
Free
Oak Room
COUNSELING SERVICES: Offered by JFKU
Friday
9:00 -12:00
$15 per session
Fireside Room
CRAZY QUILTERS: Ongoing
2nd Wednesday
9:00 -1:00
Free -m /$5 nm
Magnolia Room
DEMENTIA OVERVIEW:
9/25
10:00 -12:00
Free
TBD
FALL PREVENTION & MEDICAL ALERT:
9/16
10:30 -11:30
Free
TBD
FELDENKRAIS: Instructor: Michele Westlaken
Tuesday
1:00 -2:00
$5 m /$10 nm
Saunders Room
FITNESS `N FUN: Instructor: Cindy Teerlink
MWF
9:00 -10:00
$5 m /$10 nm
or $45 m/$65 nm
Saunders Room
GENTLE YOGA: Instructor: Sudha Parmar
Tuesday
9:15 -10:15
$5 m /$10 nm
Saunders Room
HATHA YOGA: Instructor: Denise Ginszauskas
Thursday
8:45 -10:15
$7 m /$12 nm
Saunders Room
INTER LINE DANCE: Instructor: Bob Boesel
Tuesday
10:15 -12:15
$10 m/$15 nm
Saunders Room
INTRO TO DRAWING: Instructor: Deanna Beye
Tuesday
10:30 -12:00
$7 m/$12 nm
Oak Room
IPAD- INTERMEDIATE: Instructor: Joel Wiesner
Friday
10:30 -12 :30
$45m/$65 nm
Fireside Room
LECTURE SERIES BY DR. GRINGERI
8/19,9/2,
& 9/16
12:30 -1:30
Free
TBD
LIVING WITH CHANGE SUPPORT GROUP:
Offered by JFKU
No class
in August
12:00 -1:00
Free -m /$5 nm
Fireside Room
MEDITATION: Instructor: Medardo Molina
Thursday
1 -2
$5 m /$10 nm
Fireside Room
MEMOIRS: Instructor: Louise Webb. Ongoing.
9/19
10:00 -11:30
Free -m /$4 nm
Magnolia Room
MOVIES: Ongoing.
2nd & 4t' W
1:30
Free - members
Fireside Room
MYTHS OF DEMENTIA:
9/19
10:30 -11:30
Free
TBD
NOTARY SERVICES:
15 W
1:00 -2:00
Free - members
TBD
QUILTING GROUP: Ongoing.
Monday
10:00 -1:00
Free -m /$5 nm
Magnolia Room
SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
2nd & 3'd T
10:00 -12:00
Free
TBD
SARATOGA ART:
Thursday
10:30 -1:00
Free -m /$5 nm
Saunders Room
SARATOGA TRADERS INVESTMENT CLUB:
1 s & 3` M
2:00 -4:00
Donation appreciated
Magnolia Room
SASSY QUILTERS:
Wednesday
10:00 -3:30
Free -m /$5 nm
Oak Room
SOCIAL GROUP: Ongoing.
Wednesday
10:15 -11:30
Free - members
Fireside Room
SPANISH: Instructor: Medardo Molina
Thursday
11:00 -12:30
$7 m/$12 nm
Fireside Room
SQUARE DANCING: Instructor: Diana Hilliard
Monday
2:30 -4:00
$7 m/$12 nm
Saunders Room
TAI CHI CHIH: Instructor: Richard Karasik
Tuesday
9:00 -10:00
$5 m /$10 nm
Oak Room
WATERCOLOR PAINTING:
Instructor: Deanna Be ye
Tuesday
12:30 -2:00
$7 m/$12 nm
Oak Room
WEDNESDAY LUNCH PROGRAM: Ongoing.
Reservations required. Call by noon on Tuesday.
Wednesday
12:00
$8 m /$10 nm
Saunders Room
WINKS PRESENTATION: ANXIETY
9/15
12:00 -1:00
Free
TBD
m = members / nm = non - members
SEPTEMBER 2014
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
4
5
9 -10
Tai Chi Chih
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
8 :45 -10:15 Hatha Yoga
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10:15 -12:15
Inter Line Dance
10:15 -11:30
Social Group
10 -12 Anandvan Group
9 -10:30
Hearing Screenings
10:30 -11:30
Brain Health Chats
10 -3:30
SASSY Quilters
10:15 Bridge
9 -noon
Counseling Services
9
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1 -2
Feldenkrais
12
1 -2
No Luncheon
Notary
10:30 -1:00 Saratoga Art
11-12:30 Spanish
1 Meditation
10:30 -12:30
Intermediate IPAD class
-2
8
9
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10
11
12
9 -1
Crazy Quilters
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
9 -10
Tai Chi Chih
10:15 -11:30
Social Group
8:45 -10:15 Hathe Yoga
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9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10 -1
Quilting Group
9:15 -10:15
10:00 -noon
Gentle Yoga
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SALA
10 -3:30
SASSY Quilters
10 -12 Anandvan Grou P
9 -noon
Counseling Services
10:15 -12
1 -3:30
Bridge
Better Choices,
10:15 -12:15
Inter Line Dance
11
New Member
Orientation
10:15 Bridge
9
10:30 -noon
Nutrition Tips for Life
Better Health
10:30 -11:30
Brain Health Chats
11:30
El Camino Health
10:30 -1:00 Saratoga Art
11 -12:30 Spanish
2 -4
Saratoga Traders
9
10:30 -noon
Intro to Drawing
Libra
Library
1 -2 Meditation
2:30 -4
Square Dancing
q 9
1-2
Feldenkrais
11:30
Office of Senator Beall
2 -3 Chair Yoga
12:30 -2
Watercolor Painting
12
Luncheon
1:30
Movie
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
15
9-10
9:15 -10:15
Tai Chi Chih 16
Gentle Yoga
17
8:45 -10:15 Hatha Yoga 18
19
10 -1
Quilting Group
10:00 -noon
SALA
9 10
Fitness 'n Fun
10 -12 Anandvan Group
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10:15 -12
Bridge
10:15 -12:15
Inter Line Dance
10 -3:30
SASSY Quilters
10:15 Bridge
9 -noon
Counseling Services
Noon -1:00 Anxiety Presentation
10:30 -11:30
Fall Prevention &
10:15 -11:30
Social Group
10:30 -1:00 Saratoga Art
9 -1:30
AARP Driver
Noon - closing Willow Street
Medical Alert Systems
12
Luncheon
10:30 -11:00 Blood Pressure
Safety Program
Fundraiser
Presentation
11 -12:30 Spanish
10 -11:30
Memoirs
1 -3
BYOB
10:30 -noon
Intro to Drawing
1 -2 Meditation
10:30 -11:30 The Myths of Dementia
1 -3:30
Better Choices,
11 -noon
Brain Challenge class
2 -3 Chair Yoga
10:30 -noon
Keys to Successful
Better Health
12:30 -2
Watercolor Painting
3 -5 Computer "Gurus"
Aging
2:30 -4
Square Dancing
Feldenkrais
22
23
24
25
26
8:45 -10:15 Hatha Yoga
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
9 -10
Tai Chi Chih
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10 -12 Anandvan Group
9 -10
Fitness 'n Fun
10 -1
Quilting Group
9:15 -10:15
Gentle Yoga
10 -3:30
SASSY Quilters
10:00 -noon Dementia Overview
9 -noon
Counseling Services
10:15 -12
Bridge
9:30
Board Meeting
10:15 -11:30
Social Group
10:15 Bridge
10:15 -11:30
Computers, Tablets,
1 -3
BYOB
10 -noon
HICAP
12
Luncheon
10:30 -1:00 Saratoga Art
Cell Phones, and More
1 -3:30
Better Choices,
10:15 -12:15
Inter Line Dance
1:30
Movie
11 -12:30 Spanish
Presentation
Better Health
10:30 -noon
Intro to Drawing
1 -2 Meditation
2 -4
Saratoga Traders
11 -noon
Brain Challenge class
2 -3 Chair Yoga
2:30 -4
Square Dancing
12:30 -2
Watercolor- Painting
1 -2
Feldenkrais
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SAVE THE DATE!
9 -10
Fitness Fun
9 -10
Tai Chi Chih
10 -1
10:15 -12
Quilting Group
Bridge
9:15 -10:15
10:15 -12:15
Gentle Yoga
Inter Line Dance
Silicon Valley Health & Wellness Expo
1 -3:30
Better Choices,
10:30 -noon
Intro to Drawing
Saturday, October 18 2014
Better Health
11 -noon
Brain Challenge class
2:30 -4
Square Dancing
12:30 -2
Watercolor Painting
10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
1 -2
Feldenkrais
West Valley College, Campus Center
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SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY LUNCH PROGRAM
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SEPTEMBER LUNCHES ARE BEING CATERED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA & PANDA EXPRESS
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Lunch is served at noon.. Members = $8/Non- members = $10. Reservations are required. Please call before noon on
Tuesday to make your reservation at 408.868.1257. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
SEPTEMBER 3
SEPTEMBER 10
Salad
Grilled Chicken
Panini Sandwich
Pasta Salad
Fresh Fruit
Dessert
CATERED BY
OUR LADY
OF FATIMA
NO LUNCHEON
HEALTH TALK - STROKE PRESENTATION
Dr. Peter Fun, M.D. specializes in stroke neurology and clinical
neurophysiology with special interests in the treatment of migraines,
neck and back pain, pinched nerves, seizure disorders, Alzheimer's
disease, stroke medicine and Cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Fung also has
special interests in medical acupuncture. Dr. Fung will talk about how to
recognize possible stroke and what you should do if you experience
stroke symptoms.
DESSERUDECORATIONS
DONATED BY ACTI -KARE IN-HOME CARE
SEPTEMBER17
Hot Sour Soup
Brown Steamed Rice
Shitake Kale
Chicken Breast
Chicken Egg Roll
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Caesar Salad
Lasagna
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OUR LADY
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OF FATIMA
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MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMORY
TIPS & STRATEGIES
Concerned about your memory? Join us and learn how to tell the
difference between normal age related memory loss and dementia. You
will also learn tips and strategies for improving memory. Come prepared
for an information and interactive luncheon. The presenter, Alexandra
Morris, is a Family Care Specialist with the Alzheimer's Association.
Alexandra joined the Alzheimer's Association in 1999. At the Alzheimer's
Association, she manages the Respite Program and assists families
through the 24/7 helpline. She also speaks on dementia research and a
variety of dementia topics as well as facilitates a local caregiver support
group and early stage Alzheimer's support group. She has experience as a
State Certified Ombudsman, has a Master's degree in Gerontology, and is
a Credentialed Professional Gerontologist and Private Certified Geriatric
Care Manager.
TAIKO DRUMMERS
Saratoga's sister city in Japan is Muko City, near Kyoto. During
Saratoga's visit to Muko City in 1992, the travelers were entertained with
taiko performances at several of the destinations they visited. This
inspired members of Saratoga Sister City to form their own taiko group to
surprise the next visitors from Muko. Before learning how to play the
taiko, the group made their own drums which were constructed out of old
whiskey barrels with cowhide drumheads. With some initial instruction
from San Jose Taiko and San Francisco Taiko, the group practiced every
Saturday morning and began to learn the art of taiko. The members
continue to get together each Saturday to practice, endeavoring to
improve skills and to ]earn new music. It is the aim of Saratoga Sister
City Taiko to provide entertainment as well as a measure of intercultural
understanding by performing for schools, various groups and
organizations, churches, senior centers, civic functions, etc. Anyone
wishing to experience the thrill of the beat of drums is welcome to join.
SASCC REPORT TO CITY OF SARATOGA
EXHIBIT "E" September 3, 2014 for FY 2013 -2014
PART ONE. INFORMATION
1. Membership Information
a. The resident breakdown of current YTD SASCC membership is as follows:
Saratoga
362
68.5%
San Jose
61
11.5%
Los Gatos
48
9%
Cupertino
14
2.7%
Campbell
15
3%
Monte Sereno
4
•75%
Misc.
25
4.5%
Total
529
July 2011: 628
July 2012: 58o
July 2013 478
July 2014: 523
We lowered our fees from $45 to $35 for 2013 -14, with the expectation to increase and
broaden our membership base. We continue to make great efforts in the development of
new programs and recruitment plans in order to grow our membership base. This year our
members received 5 renewal reminders via the Outlook and mailers; emails, personal
phone calls from volunteers and reminders at every gathering possible. We continue to
request email addresses in order to communicate to our members, and currently reach over
250 members via this mode of communication.
b. The ethnic distribution of current SASCC membership remains difficult to determine due
to lack of data volunteered from new and renewed members.
Caucasian: 239
Asian: 53
Hispanic and African American: 4
We continue to work with the Indian Community and key people within that network to
find ways to collaborate and share programs. We have a very active Anandvan group, -a
discussion and social program which is available to older parents and their families. This
program meets the needs of those who are either living or visiting with their families, or
living very close by. This program has grown to over 50 unduplicated.
2. Reports
a. Year -end reports for the FY 13 -14 Senior Center program offerings and attendance are
attached. Overall senior center attendance had a 5.5% increase from 12,269 in 2012 -13
to 12,941 in 2013 -14. Overall attendance is up, even though we have dropped one lunch
per month. We offered 49 new classes and programs, with 40 of those attended.
Overall offerings for the year were 9o.
b. State budget cuts and the reduction in of funding for the Older Adult classes continue to
create a challenge with our SC programs. After so many years, a great many of our seniors
have become accustomed to the free classes offered through these programs. It is difficult
to maintain our attendance with resultant drops due to financial limitations. This is
particularly the case in the older participants. We offer member vs. non - member fees to
encourage seniors to join SASCC.
c. In the SC we offered 49 new programs, classes and presentations in FY 13 -14, each on a
trial basis. As always, some were very successful and some were cancelled (9) due to low
registration. We continue to survey the membership in the Fall when our numbers peak,
and also to compare offerings with other centers.
• Wednesday lunch, our primary social program for the senior center is on par with
last year at this date. The overall count is lower than previous years due to
dropping one luncheon per month, but daily lunch attendance remains
consistent. This program is vital to many of our local seniors who might
otherwise be at risk for isolation.
• All of our fees are structured as a percentage split with instructors. We are also
strongly urging SASCC membership commitments, and charging more per class if
they truly will not join. During renewal periods, we check for membership
against rosters. We continue to offer services for free as well.
• We utilize outside facilities for our special event programs, and occasionally work
with the Recreation department when we require more space or require a room
allowing for higher capacity for a specific event or program.
d. Outreach:
• We offer monthly hearing and blood pressure checks. At least once per month we
have a health- related presentation for the Wednesday lunch. We offer workshops
a minimum of each quarter.
• We will host our Community Wellness event on October 18, 2014. We are
partnering with El Camino Hospital and West Valley College in addition to
utilizing a generous grant from the City of Saratoga.
• I am involved when time permits with the Health Trust, Senior Center Director
Collaborative, Senior Round Table, and a principal in a case managers'
networking group.
• We are in line to co -host another Senior Roundtable in 2014 -15.
• We have utilized the volunteer services of one Eagle Scout and one Girl Scout this
year, to the benefit of both those individuals and the organization.
• We are starting with plans to host an Open House for our Adult Care Center.
• We continue to expand our marketing through social networking to build
awareness of our programs. We post on Facebook regularly and send out e-
reminders through Constant Contact once per week minimum.
• We are continuing with our regular program of local restaurant fundraising
nights.
• We continue with our Shredding program, and S.H.A.R.E.
• We advertise in the quarterly Recreation guide, which has a far greater reach than.
the Outlook.
e. Adult Care Utilization
As of fiscal year end 2013 -14, the Adult Care has served 46 unduplicated participants; an
increase of 12% over last year.
16 clients left the program: 4 deceased, and the remaining due to acuity levels beyond the
scope of our program or physical moves to another family member. loo % of those
deceased were carry overs from prior year.
The primary city of residence representation was as follows:
Saratoga
29
San Jose
5
Campbell
4
Los Gatos
4
Other
4
Of those participants, ethnic representation is as follows:
Asian 3
E. Indian 3
Latino 1
White 39
Total number of current clients unduplicated Q1 (unfinished) 2014: 25
As of the date of this report, we are running 277 client days per month; on par from same
period last year. We continue to be proactive in our efforts to build up our program. The
good news is that there are 3 new clients who have begun the program in the month August
alone.
We work closely with the VA, continually reach out to key organizations, groups, MDs and
case workers to tour the program, hold networking events, and will hold an open house
this year.
Financial Reports
Marta Weinstock
PART TWO. MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES
1. Membership Information and ACC Participation
a. The peak number of paid individual memberships for SASCC for FY 2013 -14 was 575
The current number as of August 2014 is 529. It will reach its peak in March 2015.
b. The ACC participation is detailed previously under Utilization.
2. Programs and Services
a. In FY 13 -14 we had 3 major fund- raising events: the Winter Dance, A Night in Tuscany
and the Community Wellness event, all out - performing previous years.
b. We offer hearing, blood pressure checks through an RN and staff, hearing testing,
Managing Life Changes, Grief Counseling and Caregiver Support services. Our
podiatrist works strictly out of her home and we refer to her as requested. This year we
continue to offer a wonderful variety of health - related workshops including but not
limited to vision, stress, arthritis, balance and memory.
c. FY 2013 -14 we offered more than 90 unduplicated classes and or ongoing member
activities in the Senior Center with consistent/ ongoing offerings running at
approximately 50 per month. We introduced 49 new programs or classes.
d. Each month we provide resources and referrals to a minimum of 200 community
members via phone, email and in- person visits.
e. Our ACC offerings change daily and span a variety of over 50 unique activities every
month, plus repeats of favorites. Vital to our program is the Caregiver Resource
Meeting which provides education and support to our families.
f. Within all of SASCC's programs we serve over l000 unduplicated clients per year
g. The Outlook is published 12 times per year and is sent or emailed to each member
household, plus a comp /resource list of loo.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
How are we raising funds outside of fees and donations
1. Events
2. BAP, in the form of Outlook advertisements
3. Grants
4. Bi- annual appeal
5. Shredding
6. Restaurant give -back nights
7. S.H.A.R.E.
8. Collaboration with local restaurants for Wednesday Lunches
9. Sponsorships
10. Donations
BUDGET POINTS
• Staff reductions in both programs
• BAP: Outlook ads
• Successful fundraising events
• Lowered food cost ACC
• Increased food sponsors
• ACC Ratio staffing and on -call staffing as much as possible
• Cost offset from donated supplies
• Focus on extended hours and days in ACC
• Focus on VA
ATTACHMENTS
Senior Center attendance and utilization
SARA TOGA AREA SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
2013 -14
I. Trends and Highlights
• ACC unduplicated clients per year have increased 12% from July 2013.
• Our current pay mix of ACC clients continues to move to the higher end of fees, and
we have also increased our VA clients.
• Our current client counts are somewhat static over the same period last year,
however, in the year as a whole we have experienced fewer dips in attendance. We
are very.proactive in outreach to bring our numbers up. August inquiries were at an
all -time high.
• SC peak membership was 575 this year. Membership was part of the focus of our
strategic plan, including a reduction in membership fee starting 2013). At this point in
time, membership numbers are up over previous year same period.
• Our continued outreach to the Indian community has gained us 100% membership in
the Anandvan discussion group, 3 clients in the ACC, 2 trial programs and active
volunteers.
• Our efforts to combine our Wednesday lunch with local restaurants have kept lunch
numbers static. Our monthly offerings rotate between these restaurants and Our Lady
of Fatima Villa. Surveys are always favorable.
• We have had a great start to 2014 -1.5, an anticipated donation of $10,000 from the
Saratoga Cares Foundation, and both a partnership and sponsorship donation fi-om LI
Camino Hospital for our Community Wellness event.
• We have dramatically increased our outreach over the past 8 months.
• We are kicking off a bright 201.4 -15 with new board members, and many strong
community partnerships.
II. Expense Reductions
• Over 4.5 years staff has been reduced from 8.25 FTE's to 7.15 FTE's to 6.45FTE's to
an average 6.0 FTEs over the past two years.
• Daily adjustments are made to Adult Care Center staff on an as- needed basis to
minimize labor costs as much as possible. We have one on call program assistant.
• Senior Center Staffing adjustments are made weekly.
• We are testing a data base system to automate some of our staff duties to eventually
reduce staff hours more.
• No staff raises for the sixth consecutive year
• Wednesday lunch for seniors: We continue our partnership with Our Lady of Fatima,
using then! twice per month with very favorable comments. The remainder of
lunches are catered by local restaurants. Counts are static. We also partner with local
agencies who provide occasional desserts and other luncheon embellishments.
• All design and production of ads, fliers and brochures are done in- house.
• We continue to build upon email delivery of the newsletter which is currently at 250.
• For members who do not use email, we reduced costs associated with newsletter by
reducing pages by 5% last year.
III. Revenue Increases
• Increased class fees in Senior Center as deemed appropriate. However, last year was
across the board, so we did not make major changes.
• Each year since 2007 -2008 we have progressively more than doubled the number of
classes and programs offered in the Senior Center. We offered 49 new programs this
year with the goal being to attract new members and increase participation of current
members.
• All Senior Center instructors are contracted on a percentage basis so all fee classes are
revenue producing.
• Shredding services, a program established in fiscal 2010, has provided a steady source
of funds for a valuable service. We have continued with these smaller revenue streams
including Caf6 give, restaurant give back programs, Avon sales, Lucky Stores,
emergency kits, etc.. for a yield of $2000 to $3500 per year.
• Continued marketing and communications outreach, including Facebook presence, E-
splash, continually updated website and improved brochures. We are expanding our
outreach with personal visits, through Senior Roundtable, the ACC Open House,
hosting care manager networking evenings, partnerships with El Camino, Our Lady of
Fatima Villa, Alameda Funeral, Saratoga Cares, West Valley College, several
homecare agencies and Saratoga Retirement.
• With the decision in 2011 to move to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney we are
experiencing much more proactive fund management and more rapid response to
change in the financial markets.
IV. Cost Increases
The primary cost increase is Administrative: the audit. Other smaller costs are from
the copier, insurance, bank fees and general cost of living.
The table below demonstrates senior center participation levels over 6 years of programs which
we would consider to be indicative of our membership. Some of the numbers are declining as
the age of our clientele grows, but they are anchors nonetheless. We continually evaluate in
order to recognize trends and weaknesses, and from there can inject new teachers, classes,
timeslots or other variables, to keep numbers strong or bring them back.
Five Year Trends Senior Center Programs
TOP FIVE Fitness F
PROGRAM
2008 -9
2009 -10
2010 -11
2011 -12
2012 -13
2013 -14
RG
Wednesday Lunch
2269
2448
2765
2552
2294
1638
RG
Fitness
4325
4023
3461
2964
2356
2276
S
Caregiver Support
13
89
110
36
20
106
RG
Line Dance
1566
1392
1042
776
600
361
M
Quilting
279
284
263
274
226
477
M
Social Group
528
557
571
580
673
581
M
Memoirs
204
220
207
169
135
184
RG
Yoga
48
149
648
920
762
966
M
Cards & Games
1121
1160
856
880
675
708
RG
Tai Chi
107
28
7
307
171
71
RG
Computer Class
323
229
132
86
N/O
54
Total ALL Programs
16325
16533
14640
15261
12269
12941
TOP FIVE Fitness F
Fitness F
Fitness F
Fitness F