Atascadero Fun Club - City of Atascadero

Atascadero Fun Club
Atascadero Police Chief Jerel
Haley and Commander Allen
opened the doors of the Police
Department in November to
give the Fun Club a behind-thescenes
tour. During the tour,
Commander Allen provided us
with many details of the inner workings of the department,
and the tour ended with Chief Haley escorting all of
us into his private office for the opportunity to ask questions.
We appreciate the time Chief Haley and Commander
Allen took out of their busy day to provide this
unique tour for us. On January 17, we’re off to San Luis
Obispo to tour the California Highway Patrol facility!
On January 22, don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to
learn how the county’s public transportation system can
greatly improve your ability to get around our wonderful
county. This informative workshop will answer all
your questions about traveling around Atascadero and
throughout the county. Details about this special workshop
are included in this newsletter.
In November, 26 movie fans attended our free Movie
at the Pavilion! In January, come join us to see the romantic
comedy “Midnight in Paris”, and we’ll be showing
“The Help” in February. Both films received several 2012
Academy Award nominations.
A big thank you goes out to Brady Cherry who just retired
after serving 18 years with the City’s Community Services
Department. Along with Colony Park Community Center
Supervisor, Jennifer Fanning, Brady has been instrumental
in helping to form a partnership between the City
of Atascadero and the Fun Club so we can bring a variety
of wonderful activities and special events to the Boomers
and Seniors of our county.
And off we go for a fun-filled 2013!
Ann Fletcher, Director
Atascadero Fun Club
Newsletter
Activities for all
SLO County Residents 50+
January - February 2013
NEW ACTIVITIES!!
Hula Hoop!
Express your inner child and have some
fun with hula hoops! Learn how to do
synchronized arm movements to music
with a hula hoop. Add a few twirls and
a few small kicks, and you’re a genuine
“hooper”! Meet with us on Tuesdays
from 12:30-2:00 pm at the Community
Center.
Join the Jewelry Art Group!
Do you enjoying making jewelry?
Would you like to meet other people who also create jewelry? Come
join the new Jewelry Art Group! Bring your projects & supplies &
work in a casual, supportive atmosphere. It’s a great way to share
your knowledge & also learn different techniques with various mediums.
The group will meet the first & third Wednesday of each
month, starting January 2nd, 12:30 – 3:30 pm, in the Colony Park
Community Center Art Room. All skill levels are welcome. For
more information, call Kelly at 400-8908.
Are you looking for an
opportunity to volunteer?
Come join us and volunteer for the
Fun Club! We need volunteers to
help plan our weekly & monthly activities,
trips & special events. It’s a
great way to serve your community &
meet other people who like to have fun! For more
information, contact the Fun Club Director, 674-
7092, or email atascaderofunclub@charter.net.

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Weekly Activities
All activities are located at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero,
unless otherwise specified. All SLO County residents 50+ are welcome!
Call 674-7092 for details.
MONDAY
50+ Line Dancing Class, 9:00 – 10:00 am
($5/class)
Kick up your heels & enjoy the music!
Sign to Song Class, 10:00 – 11:00 am (Free)
An easy way to learn sign language while signing
to music.
Poker for Prizes, 10:00 am – Noon ($4 to play)
A fun group of men & women – all skill levels
welcome! Winners get gift cards.
TUESDAY
Pool, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)
Pool table equipment provided by
Community Center staff.
Badminton, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)
All skill levels welcome – rackets & birdies are
provided.
Senior Yoga & Stretch Class, 11:15 am – 12:15
pm ($5/class)
Gentle yoga, restorative stretches, strengthening
exercises and deep breathing.
Hula Hoop Fun, 12:30-2:00 pm
No hip wriggling required! Come have fun!
WEDNESDAY
Jewelry Art Group (1st & 3rd Wed. each Mo),
12:30-3:30 pm (Free)
Bring your projects & supplies
Ping Pong, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)
Ping pong equipment provided by Community
Center staff.
Chair Exercise Class, 2:00-2:45 pm ($5/class)
Designed specifically for those convalescing, permanently
confined to walkers, canes or wheelchairs.
THURSDAY
Movies at the Pavilion (2nd Thursday of each
month), 10:00 am (Free)
Bring your snacks & drink, & enjoy the movie at
the Lake Park Pavilion!
Badminton, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Free)
All skill levels welcome – rackets & birdies are
provided.
Senior Yoga & Stretch Class, 11:15 am – 12:15
pm ($5/class)
Another class to keep you relaxed & fit.
FRIDAY
Bunco for Prizes, 10:00 am – Noon
($4 to play)
Enjoy this easy-to-play dice game. Lots of fun &
winners get gift cards!
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Events! Events!
FREE MOVIES
AT THE
PAVILION!
Come join us to watch a free movie at 10
am on the 2nd Thursday of each month
in the Community Room of the Pavilion
on the Lake. We will be showing a variety
of popular movies, and you are welcome to
bring your own drink & snacks! Tentatively scheduled
for the months ahead are:
January 10 – MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
In this charming 2011 romantic comedy, legendary director
Woody Allen focuses his lens on an engaged young couple whose
experiences traveling together in Paris make them begin to question
the kind of life they each want to live. Starring Owen Wilson,
Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody,
and Carla Bruni. Winner of 2012 Academy Award for Best Writing
Original Screenplay, & nominated for Best Picture, Best Director
& Best Art Direction. Rated PG-13, 94 min.
February 14 – THE HELP
In 1960’s Mississippi, an aspiring writer develops a friendship with
a housekeeper, & the disapproving town soon gets swept up in the
turbulence of changing times. Starring 2012 Academy Award winner
Octavia Spencer, along with Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Cicely
Tyson, Sissy Spacek & Allison Janney. Film’s nominations included
Best Picture & Best Actress. Rated PG-13, 146 min.
March 14 – THE DESCENDANTS
Nominated for 2012 Academy Award for Best Picture, starring
George Clooney as an affluent Hawaiian landowner trying to
mend his broken relationships with his daughters, while his wife
is in a coma following an accident. This drama includes many
tender & humorous moments. Nominations included Best Actor
& Best Director. Rated R, 115 minutes.
FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL,
SAN LUIS OBISPO FACILITY
Join us for this special behind-the-scenes tour on Thursday,
January 17, at 10:00 am. The tour will include the CHP’s
dispatch center, briefing room, records office and other areas.
We have also requested the opportunity to “tour” a
Patrol vehicle. The tour will be approximately 1 ½ hours.
For details & to sign up, call Ann at 674-7092.
HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING
HOW TO TAKE THE BUS!
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to explore our
beautiful county? Do you need transportation to get to
appointments and to do errands? Attend a free “Let’s Go”
training on Tuesday, January 22, at the Atascadero City Hall
for an opportunity to learn how to use the various options
of transportation that are available throughout the county.
Taking the bus is a great way to keep your independence.
Learn how to:
• Plan a trip by bus, shuttle, or Dial-a-Ride
• Use each of these systems confidently
• Know where the tools for planning a trip can be found
• Have all the contact information for the various options
This SLO Regional Rideshare presentation will include taking
some real-life examples for participants to plan together
so everyone gets the opportunity to plan a trip with assistance.
VIP and Senior Discount pass applications will also
be available at the event for any interested participants 65
and older. To sign up for this free workshop, call the Fun
Club at 674-7092.
Workshop participants can also sign up for a Fun Club Field
Trip! In February, a group of us will use a variety of buses
and shuttles to take a trip from Atascadero to a fun destination
in San Luis Obispo. We’ll have a helper from Rideshare
on board to answer our questions and help us with our transfers.

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CLASSES! CLASSES!
The City of Atascadero’s Recrection Division’s
“Senior Friendly” Classes
Digital Photograhy
A 3 hour class covering the basics of digital photography.
Participants receive a copy of “introduction to digital photography”
DVD ($20 value).
Class meets Saturday
Date: 2/23 or 4/6
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $30
Clogging (Beginning, Easy Intermediate &
Intermediate Classes)
A fun way to stay fit & meet new friends! No partner needed.
NEW beginners can start in June. Experienced cloggers can
join anytime. Meets at the Colony Park Community Center,
5599 Traffic Way.
Class meets Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 am (Beginning)
Dates: On-going
Cost: $5/class
Line Dancing
Line dancing is a choreographed sequence of steps performed
in unison by several dancers all facing the same direction
in parallel lines. Studies have shown Line Dancing
in particular to be a great help in areas of memory, balance,
cardiovascular, and vertigo. You never need a partner and
have lots of fun and great exercise without knowing it. Meets
at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.
Class meets Mondays, 9:00-10:00 am or Tuesdays, 10:00-
11:00 am
Dates: On-going
Cost: $5/class
Senior Chair Exercise Class
Feel the need to exercise, but can’t get out of your chair? You
know the value of exercise but can’t lower yourself onto a mat
and/or rise without assistance, this may be the class for you.
Designed specifically for 55+, and/or those convalescing,
permanently confined to walkers, canes or wheelchairs.
Class meets Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45 pm
Dates: January
Cost: $5/class
Watercolor
Pick up your brush and join our
class exploring the exciting world
of watercolor. Enjoy learning a variety
of techniques while painting
landscapes, florals, seascapes and
other subjects. For supply list please call instructor, Evelyn
at 466-7459.
Class meets Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00 noon or
Thursdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
Dates: 11/14-1/3
Cost: $40 (6 week class)
Figures & Faces
Multi-media workshop class with students painting independently
using oils, acrylics, pastel and pencil on subjects
of their choice. For supply list please call instructor, Evelyn
at 466-7459.
Class meets Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00 noon
Dates: 11/15-1/3
Cost: $40 (6 week class)
Senior Yoga, Stretch Class
Enjoy a combination of gentle
yoga, restorative stretches,
strengthening exercises and deep
breathing. Shirley Bruton, herself
a senior, brings years of experience
as a Certified Yoga Instructor
and extensive training in fitness and flexibility. She has created
a unique class for seniors and the physically challenged.
Basing her class on the student’s need, always adaptable, in a
friendly, warm and supportive environment. Work at your
own pace and capabilities; all levels welcome. Please wear
comfortable, loose clothing and bring your own mat, towel
and water to class. This class is a great way to embark on
your day! Meets at the Colony Park Community Center,
5599 Traffic Way.
Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15am-12:15 noon
Dates: (on-going, join anytime)
Cost: $35/month or $5/class drop-in

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Ballroom Dance
Instructor: Dan & Sharon Davis, 461-0599
CLASSES! CLASSES!
The City of Atascadero’s Recrection Division’s
“Senior Friendly” Classes
Join the resurgence of Ballroom Dance. Discover the self-confidence,
physical benefits, and just plain fun dancing can provide.
Session I we will teach the basics of Swing & Fox Trot.
Session II introduces Waltz while continuing more steps in
Swing and Fox Trot. Session III we will move to a Latin beat
with instruction in Tango, Cha-Cha, and Salsa! Session V
gets you ready for summer events, weddings, parties, cruises
and concerts in the park with more Swing, Waltz, and the
introduction of the very popular Club Foxtrot. All sessions
include beginning, intermediate, and advanced instruction
to accommodate the varying abilities of the class. Students
may enroll in all five or choose sessions separately. For more
information please call the instructors, Dan or Sharon Davis
461-0599. No partner needed!
Activity # Days Dates Time
3140.483 Tues 10/30-12/4 7:00-8:00 pm
3140.491 Tues 1/8-1/29 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Pavilion on the Lake, Rotary Room
Fee: $35 residents, $38.50 non-residents
Classical Music Appreciation
Music of 12 Romantic
period
composers. In
this class we will
learn about and
hear music of
twelve composers
from the Romantic
Period of
classical music
(roughly 1825-
1900), one each week over the two 6-week sessions listed.
Composers presented will be late Beethoven, Schubert,
Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky
and others.
Class meets Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
Dates: 1/22-2/26 & 3/12-4/16
Cost: $50/session
Heritage Social Dance
Instructor: Debra Newby, 462-9602
In Heritage Social Dancing,
all the dancers interact
and cooperate with each
other by doing quadrilles,
vintage-style contras and
circle dances that emphasize
traditional values and
etiquette. For each dance,
your dance teacher/caller
teaches every step of each dance before the dance begins,
then calls out the steps as the dance progresses so that everyone,
young, old and in-between, can dance. No prior experience
is necessary. You will learn how to do the Virginia Reel,
Lancer’s Quadrille, Promenade Circle and more. Encourage
your family, friends, co-workers and community groups to
sign up with you and share this unique experience. Or come
on your own-we all dance together! In addition to being great
exercise and lots of fun, these dance classes will prepare you
for a Grand Ball to be held in honor of Atascadero’s 100th
Birthday later this year. This is an aerobic activity, so wear
comfortable shoes and bring water. For added atmosphere,
gentlemen please wear a button shirt and ladies please wear
a modest skirt. Check out YouTube for Heritage Social
Dances at www.heritagedanceevents.com.
Activity # Days Dates Time
3109.491 Tues 1/8-1/29 6:00-7:00 pm
3109.492 Tues 2/5-2/26 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Pavilion on the Lake, Rotary Room
Fee: $35 residents, $38.50 non-residents
Computer Fundamentals
Computer instruction from
the power button up! A
friendly class on Windows,
internet usage, electronic
mail, word processing and file
management.
Class meets Wednesdays,
10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: 1/16-3/20
Cost: $75/session
You can register for any of these classes at the Colony Park Community Center (5599
Traffic Way) or online at www.atascadero.org.
For more information please call 470-3426.

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Community
Announcements
Third Annual “Save our Tails” Fashion Show, to benefit the
North County Humane Society. Friday, January 18, 1:00 –
3:00 pm at the Best Western Colony Hall, Atascadero. Refreshments
- finger food & wine - will be served. Your $10
donation assists with the medical care, food, spay/neutering
and daily care of the animals at North County Humane Society.
Fashion Show brought to you by Kelly’s Casuals. For
details, call the NCHS, 466-5403.
“The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter”, an award-winning
documentary, will be shown at the Atascadero Library,
Saturday, March 16, 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Share your own personal
“Rosie” stories! For details, call the library at 461-6162.
Philosophical & Current Events Discussion Group for seniors,
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am, at 5905 East Mall. Call
466-4764 for details.
Get out your bike for some Sunday morning bike rides!
Meet at Templeton’s Dark Nectar Coffee Shop, 420 Main St,
at 8:30 am on any Sunday. Receive your complimentary cup
of coffee, then about 9 am, head out with a group of riders for
your choice of a 10-12 mile ride, or a 20-25 mile ride. Both
groups ride at a casual pace, and all ages are invited. This fun
ride is sponsored by the Best Bike Zone bike shop. Call 237-
2453 for details.
Join the new NEEDLE IN HAND group at the Atascadero
Grange Hall, 5035 Palma, the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy socializing while working on your own project. If you
crochet, knit, do quilting, or embroidery, this group is for
you! Call 461-3766 for more information.
Central Coast Petanque Club meets
Sunday and Tuesday afternoons at
the Colony Park Community Center.
Learn how to play this easy French outdoor
ball game. For more information,
call 438-4726, or email info@centralcoastpetanque.com.
Atascadero’s North County Humane
Society is now waiving the adoption
fee for seniors 62 & older who adopt a
senior cat (9 years & older) with their
“Seniors for Seniors” program. Find your free, perfect feline
companion at the NCHS! Also, if you enjoy cats and kittens
and would like to volunteer at the NCHS, orientations for
new volunteers are held the first Saturday of each month at
11:30 am. For more information about the NCHS, call 466-
5403.
Looking for a variety of information for seniors? Check
out www.sloseniorservices.com to find all types of services
that support 55+ seniors. The participating service providers
are reviewed by the website’s staff to confirm they are
quality and reputable companies.
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
IHOP: 10% off (55+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Wendys: 10% off (55+)
Albertsons: 10% off first Wednesday of each month
(55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (day varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% one day a week (day varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohls: 15% off (60+)
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Trailways: various discounts for ages 50+
Hotels: Always ask for a senior discount as most hotel
chains offer them
AT&T: special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month
(65+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan
$29.99 (65+)
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

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Communicating Clearly with Your Doctor:
Tips for Older Adults & Family Caregivers
More Important Than Ever
Many people think that today's faster pace in health
care leaves no time for asking questions—no time for
just talking with your doctor or other provider. But the
truth is, good communication is more important than
ever before. Why? Because the focus today is on a
team approach. You, as the patient, need to play an active
role. The better you understand your options, the
smarter your choices will be. The clearer you are about
your wishes, the easier it is for your care team to give
you the care you want.
Everyone Benefits
Have you heard about your right to give or refuse your
informed consent to treatment? This just means your
provider must give you the facts about your care first…
and then let you decide what path to take. The "facts"
include:
• What's wrong with me?
• What's the outlook for the future?
• What does my doctor recommend?
• What are the risks and benefits in doing that?
• What are the other options open to me and their risks
and benefits?
And don't forget: clear communication about your care
helps everyone. You need the facts so you can decide
what's best for you. Your doctor and other providers
need to know where you stand, so they can carry out
your plan of care.
Getting Ready
Clear communication doesn't just happen. It takes some
time and effort. For example, here are
some things you can do to get ready for your next doctor's
appointment or care conference:
• If you use a hearing aid, make sure you have it with
you.
• Write down your questions or concerns ahead of time.
• If you have an advance directive or values statement
your doctor doesn't know about, be sure to take a copy
with you.
• For an especially important appointment, think about
asking a close relative or friend to go along. Two sets of
ears are often better than one.
The Patient's Role
If you're like most people, talking about your own care
can be hard. You might be more inclined to avoid the
subject, or you might be worrying about what to do or
what will happen. You probably can't change that. But
focusing on your role can help. Remember:
• Try to relax, listen, concentrate. Take in as much as
you can of what your provider is telling you.
• Give yourself time. Don't feel rushed to make a quick
decision. You have the right to think things over, and to
talk them over, before you choose which path is best for
you.
• Ask questions. If you don't understand something, say
so. Getting answers to your questions helps everyone.
This will help you participate fully in your care, which is
truly a "team effort."
About Senior Helpers
We are here to help your family when you need us most.
Senior Helpers offers a variety of services, including Alzheimer’s
and dementia care, personal and companion
care, senior care management and evaluation, nurse and
peace of mind visits, surgery assistance, sitter services,
veterans services, and much more. Contact us today to
find out how Senior Helpers can serve the needs of your
family and senior loved one.

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Join the Downtown Duckies
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy
planting flowers? Then the Downtown
Duckies are for you! Come join other volunteers
and help maintain our beautiful downtown
plant and flower urns. Only one hour per month of
your assistance is needed, and everything – including
hand tools & gloves – will be provided for you! To
sign up, call 674-7092, or email atascaderofunclub@
charter.net.