Parks & Recreation Guide FALL 2013 (pdf) - City of Downey

ADULTS 50+28At the Movies (50+) FreeTwo showings on Wednesdays only • 9:00am /1:00pmJoin us for a free movie showing in the TV Room at theBarbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center for the Movieof the Week (movies are subject to change without notice).Please call (562) 904-7223 for a listing of the movies.Billiards Room (50+) FreeThree tournament size billiard tables available for use byindividuals 50 years of age and older. Informal tournamentsare held periodically. For information on room use or rules,call the Center at (562) 904-7223. NO SMOKING ALLOWED.Ages Start Dates Day Time50+ yrs Ongoing Mon & Fri 7:30am- 6:00pm50+ yrs Ongoing Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00am- 9:00pm50+ yrs Ongoing Sat 10:00am- 2:00pmBlood Pressure Clinic (50+) FreeProvided by Committee on AgingDays1st Friday of each monthTime9:00- 11:00amChess &Checkers (50+) FreeSeniors get ready to test and sharpen your skills againstyour neighbor! No registration required – you are welcomedanytime.Ages Start Dates Day Time50+ yrs Ongoing Mon & Fri 1:00- 5:00pmAARP Smart Driver CourseSponsored by AARP for seniors 55 & olderThere is 8 hours of instruction divided between two days.(No behind the wheel driving). Doors close at 9:15 am andlate arrivals will not be permitted into class. No exceptions.$15 (member)/$20 (non-member) 8 hrsAges Start Dates Day Time55+ yrs Jun 17 & 19 Tue/Thu 9:00am- 1:00pm55+ yrs Aug 12 & 14 Tue/Thu 9:00am- 1:00pmNEW! AARPSmart Driver Refresher ClassSponsored by AARP for seniors 55 & olderThis is a 4 hour refresher course. Prerequisite to take thisrefresher course is you must have attended an 8 hour classwithin the last 3 years. (No behind the wheel driving) Doorsclose at 9:15am and late arrivals will not be permitted intoclass. No exceptions.$15 (member)/$20(non-member) 4 hrsAges Start Dates Day Time55+ yrs July 15 Tues 9:00am- 1:00pmCity of Downey Parks & Recreation Department • (562) 904-7238NEW! Commodity SupplementalFood Program (CSFP) (60+) FREEFood Bank Distribution Program at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterThe Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in collaboration with theCity of Downey Parks & Recreation Department is offering theCommodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) program atthe Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center. This programprovides free food kits to once a month to low-income seniors.Kits contain, meats, canned fruit, vegetables, dry milk cerealsand other grain product and much more!Requirements for seniors are picture identification with dateof birth and proof of income (bank statement, check stub orbenefit award letter). Income cannot exceed the followingamount in order to qualify 1 person - $1,245 per month or 2person - $1,681 per month. Income verification is requiredannually. *Once you apply in person, you can authorizesomeone to pick up your food! (Please make sure to bringthat person with you at the time of your first visit).This service is absolutely FREE to all participants. Distributionof food kits will be held on each third Friday of the monthbetween 1pm-3pm in the south parking lot at the Barbara J.Riley Community & Senior Center. For more information orquestions please call (562) 904-7223.Meals on WheelsThe Meals on Wheels Program is hosted by Downey FirstChristian Church and is designed to assist Downey homeboundresidences who are not physically able to preparetheir meals. For more information, prices, and eligibilityplease contact (562) 622-5636.NUTRITION PROGRAM (60+)RESERVATIONS (562) 862-8800Administered by Human Services AssociationReservations: Required one day in advance, limited mealsavailable for same day reservation. For seniors, ages 60years and older and spouses (any age). Bingo played onWednesdays and Fridays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM.DaysTimeMon - FriLunch served at 11:30amSuggested donation: $2.25 (ages 60+) $4.50 (aides)Closed on days the facility is closed.Strength Training &Conditioning5 weeksReturn youth to your body, prevent injury, improve balanceand stabilization while using dynabands to add resistancefor strength training and conditioning. Note: First sessionwill begin on a Tuesday due to holiday on Monday, May26 but will continue with Monday/Friday as scheduled.Instructor: Jorge Lozano.Fee: Resident $33 /Non-resident $37Ages Start Date Day Time50+yrs May 27, July 8 Mon 2:00- 3:30pmFri 1:00- 2:30pm