SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—Jewish Family Service’s College Avenue Senior Center at 4855 College Avenue has announced its schedule of events for June 2010:
Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am – 12 pm); Bridge – 12:45 pm; Movie Group (1 – 3 pm, new releases shown each Monday), no charge for members, $1 for non-members; Musical Comedy Group with Polly Columbo (1 pm – 3 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Tuesdays: Classes and Activities offered: Walking Group (9 – 10 am); Tai Chi with Leslie Johnson-Leech (9 – 10:30 am); Book Club (1st Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am); Arthritis Exercise (10:30 – 11:45 am); Film Class with Judith Levine 1 pm; Ballroom Dancing (2 – 4 pm); Trivia Tuesday (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 12:15 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Wednesdays: Classes and Activities offered: Drawing class with Marsha Austin Rogers (8:30 am); Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (12:30 – 3 pm); Writing class with Marsha Kay Seff (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 12:45 pm); Bingo (12:45 pm); Music Experience with Danny Camacho (1 – 2:30 pm), $1 for members, $3 for non-members; Line Dancing with Luis Samaya (2:30 – 3:30 pm), $3 member per class, $5 non-member per class. For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Thursdays: Classes and Activities offered: Painting with Marsha Austin Rogers (9 am – 12 pm); Mah Jongg (9:15 am); Laughter Yoga with Michael Coleman (10:30 am); Blood Pressure Check (2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10 am); Arthritis Group exercise class (10 am); Beginning Mah Jongg (12:30 pm); Special Weekly Lectures (12:45 pm, Please call for topic information); Meditation with Jeff Zlotnik (11:15 am – 12 pm). For more information on any of the classes or activities, call (619) 583-3300.
Fridays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 – 11:15 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Yoga with Shashi Pottathil (10:45 am), $5 for members, $7 for non-members; (11:15 am); History Today! – Weekly history series; Special Musical Programs (12:30 pm, Please call for music program information).
Ongoing: Private Computer Lessons: (Mon -Fri.) by appointment only. Please call to schedule.
Blood Pressure Checks: 10:00 am, 4th Thursday of every month
Poker Group: 10 am, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Craft Class: 9:30 am, 2nd and 4th Friday of every month
Book Discussion Group: 9:30 am, 3rd Tuesday of every month
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Special Events, Lectures and Presentations:
History Today! with Troy Jordan; Fridays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 2010 @ 11:15
June 4 – The History and Lore of Tomatoes: In this class we’ll learn about the history, myths, legends and more (along with some great recipes) of the world’s most popular garden plant.
June 11 – Native American and Pioneer Medicine: A fun and fascinating class of native and home remedies from prehistoric time through the Spanish, Mexican and early American eras.
June 18 – Romance 101 for Men: Listen and learn simple, inexpensive and creative ways to make you a truly romantic man.
June 25 – San Diego’s First Permanent Jewish Resident, Louis Rose: The butcher, tanner, zoo keeper,
copper miner seaweed mattress maker, civic leader and more. Learn about this fascinating man and the contributions he made to the planning, development and growth of San Diego.
David Amos presents . . . .Mozart: Part 1 Thursday June 10 at 12:45
David Amos, Conductor for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO) and contributor to XLNC Radio, will present a program on one of Classical Music’s most recognizable and beloved composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Father’s Day Celebration Friday, June 18; 11:15 a.m – Romance 101 for Men
Listen and learn simple, inexpensive and creative ways to make you a truly romantic man.
12:45 p.m. – The CAOAC welcomes, The King of Rock N Roll! San Diego’s very own Elvis Presley, impersonator will be here to entertain and delight as he sings some of Elvis’ most popular tunes. Bring your camera for a picture with “Elvis.”
Hula Lessons Tuesdays @ 10:30 am – Starting June 22
Shake and shimmy with our free Hula lessons, every Tuesday at 10:30 am, starting on June 22nd. Rachel Lynn, part of the dance troupe, Pride of Polynesia will be conducting the lessons. Come learn several actual hula dances which will be performed at our annual Luau on August 13.
Troy Jordan presents: Island of Hope, Island of Tears; Tuesday, June 22 @ 1 pm
Watch this fascinating documentary, narrated by Gene Hackman, with lecture and discussion. Join history professor, Troy Jordan, as he presents a video lecture on the story of Ellis Island, a symbol of the gateway to freedom and hopes. Today nearly half of all Americans can trace their ancestry back to Ellis Island
Officer Jenny Hall, San Diego Police Department; Tuesday, June 29 @ 12:45. Officer Jenny Hall, of the San Diego Police Department will discuss ways to stay safe inside and outside of your home. There will be a Q&A session following.
RSVP- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Jewish Family Service Volunteer Services present: “The Joys and Benefits of Volunteering” Thursday, June 24 at 12:45. My Linh Tran, Assistant Manager of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for the County of San Diego, will present stories about volunteering and how it can improve your life and the lives of others in the community. In addition, Jewish Family Service Volunteer Services will be in attendance to offer ideas about volunteer opportunities within the agency.
Blood Pressure Checks June 24, 2010 from 10 – 11 am, Free blood pressure screenings
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Preceding provided by College Avenue Older Adult Center