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Almaden Senior Association
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:45 a.m.
Our Almaden senior program is a diverse group which continually grows and
changes to meet the needs of our senior population. The program offers
social, financial, and educational resources for the seniors of our area.
The Almaden Senior Association, a group of four elected officers and any
interested members, is primarily responsible for the organizational
direction. This group meets the first Wednesday every month to
discuss, plan, and authorize current and future activities.
Representatives from our San Jose Councilmember and the Senior Commission
are normally in attendance. All are invited to join this meeting to
offer your thoughts and help make our program even better.
Strictly Senior Health - a
program strictly with issues of health for Seniors
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008, 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
This month in our health group, we will study
Deepak Chopra's "The Happiness Prescription" and look at how it can help
seniors with their physical and psychological health. Meeting will
also include relaxation meditation and health hints for seniors. Drop
in and see if we have any helpful hints to senior health and happiness.
Each talk will be repeated twice, at 8:45
a.m. and then again at 12:30 in Classroom 1.
Discussions will be facilitated by California State licensed mental health
therapist, retired, Tom McMahon.
History Club
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008 10:00 a.m.
IJoin History Club in June as we move forward
into the period of WWI, followed by a look at the Great Depression and the
way it reshaped our country in the 1930s. All are welcome to come
learn and share their own thoughts.
Pain Management with Physical Therapy
(three-part series)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:30 a.m.
Join us and get hands-on learning experience
from a certified Physical Therapist on self-management of pain. In
this informative series, you will learn more about various conditions that
are common as we age, and be taught how to manage and control the symptoms
of these conditions. Upcoming topics include:
July: Rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, tendonitis and other
related shoulder problems, and management through physical therapy.
August: Plantar fascitis, flat feet, heel spur and related conditions
for the ankles, and the importance of physical therapy for management of
such conditions.
Out To Lunch
Bunch
This group will be on break during July and August. Look for it to
return for many tasty adventures, come September.
Defensive Driving
Wednesday and Friday, July 16 and 18, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Almaden Senior Program and AARP sponsor 55
Alive, a two-day defensive driving course. Seniors 55 and older who
complete the two-session course will receive a certificate that may entitle
them to a premium discount on their automobile insurance. Advanced
registration is required. Call the office at 268-1133 to sign up.
Space is limited. Cost is $10 per person and is payable in advance to
AARP.
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