Senior Activity Center News October 2012 A Monthly Newsletter for the Downtown Senior Vol. 10, Issue 10

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1 Angelus Plaza A Retirement Housing Foundation Community Senior Activity Center News October 2012 A Monthly Newsletter for the Downtown Senior Vol. 10, Issue 10

2 2 Senior Activity Center News October 2012 KOREAN FESTIVAL ART EXHIBIT The Korean-American Art & Calligraphy Class, under the direction of Bok Lim Kim, hosts the Korean Festival Art Exhibit Thursday, October 4 through Thursday, October 18, 2012 Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center,. HALLOWEEN DANCE Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. Wednesday, October 31, 1:00 p.m. Activity Room (311) Donation: $3.00 Music provided by the CareMore Health Plan Refreshments will be served. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL ADULT PROGRAM DESIGN CRAFT CLASS Instructor: Nancy Lord Location: Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center, Room 313 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You can come anytime during the class. This month, we will be creating the following projects: Flower Baskets Yarn Pictures Tile Projects Picture Frames Papier Maché Holiday Decorations ANGELUS PLAZA PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER In partnership with the Youth Policy Institute, The Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center is proud to announce the following: FREE COMPUTER ACCESS Angelus Plaza Public Computer Center is open to the general public Monday through Friday (except holidays) Hours of operation (subject to change): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE Computer Classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Computer for Older Adults Wednesdays: Introduction of Computers (All Ages) 11:00 a.m. to 12:45p.m. Individuals may use the lab to do research on the Internet, check their s or join a class. Bring your own flash drive. For more information, please call (213) , ext HOLIDAY BAZAAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 We are now accepting table reservations. Table Reservations: $15.00 Sign-up in the Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Office, Room 317, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last day to sign-up is Friday, November 30.

3 3 Senior Activity Center News October 2012 Festival exhibición de Arte Coreano La clase de Arte y Caligrafía Americana-Coreana bajo la dirección de Bok Lim Kim presenta Exhibición Festival de Arte Coreano Jueves 4 de octubre hasta el 18 de Octubre del 2012 Centro de Actividades de Plaza Ángelus Auditorio del 4to Piso. Baile de Halloween Acompáñenos a una tarde llena de diversión Miércoles 31 de octubre del 1:00 p.m. Cuarto de Actividades (311) Donación: $3.00 Música a cargo de Care More Health Plan Se servirán bocadillos DISTRITO UNIFICADO DE LA PRAGRAMA DE ADULTOS Clase de Diseño y Manualidades Instructor: Nancy Lord Lugar: Centro de Actividades Plaza Ángelus Cuarto 313 Hora: de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. (Usted puede venir a cualquier hora durante la clase) Este mes estaremos creando los siguientes proyectos: Canasta de flores Fotos en Tejido Proyecto de mosaico Enmarcado de cuadros Papel Mache Decoraciones Festivas CENTRO DE COMPUTACION PUBLICO DE PLAZA ANGELUS En colaboración con el Youth Policy Institute El Centro de Actividades de Plaza Ángelus, tiene el orgullo de anunciar lo siguiente: ACCESO GRATIS A COMPUTADORAS El Centro Publico de computación esta abierto al Publico en general de Lunes a Viernes( con excepción de días festivos) Las horas de operación (sujeto a cambios) Lunes, Martes, Jueves y Viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 10:30; de 12:30-1:00 p.m. y de 4:00 a 4:30 p.m. Miércoles 8:30 am. a 11:00 am ; 12:45 pm a 4:30 p.m. Clases de computación GRATIS Lunes, Martes y Jueves de 1:00p.m a 4:00 p.m. Computación para Adultos Mayores Miércoles: Introducción a computación (todas las edades) De 11:00 am a 12:45 p.m. Las personas, podrían usar el Lab para hacer investigación por el internet, leer correos electrónicos, o participar en la clase. Traiga su propio Flash Drive. Para mayor información, favor de llamar al (213) , ext HOLIDAY BAZAAR, VIERNES 7 DE DICIEMBRE Estamos aceptando reservaciones de mesas Reservación de Mesa: $15.00 Regístrese en el Centro de Actividades de Plaza Ángelus, cuarto 317, de Lunes a Viernes Desde las 9:00 a 4:30 p.m. Ultimo día para registrarse Viernes 30 de Noviembre

4 OCTOBER 2012 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Introduction & Registration Ralphs/Vons Meet in the Hill Street Garage Cantonese Fellowship 2:00 p.m. 2 Senior Appreciation Flash Mob (Dance) Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Promenade Deck Come join the fun 3 4 Chinese Market Senior Appreciation Flash Mob (Dance) Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Promenade Deck Come join the fun 5 Food 4 Less/Home Depot 8 Diabetes & Self-Management Trader Joe s Meet in the Hill Street Garage 9 United Filipino-American World War II Veterans Meeting COSTCO Meet in the Hill Street Garage 10 Mandarin Bible Study 3:00 p.m Cent Store Meet in the Hill Street Garage Diabetes & Food Ralphs/Vons 16 COSTCO Meet in the Hill Street Garage 17 Chinese Resident Birthday Party 6:30 p.m. 18 Chinese Market Korean Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Mandarin Bible Study 3:00 p.m. 19 Grammy Museum 11:00 a.m. 22 Diabetes & Self-Management Trader Joe s 29 Preventing Complications 23 Wal-Mart Meet in the Hill Street Garage 24 Mandarin Bible Study 3:00 p.m HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN DANCE 1 p.m. Activity Room (311) Donation: $ Congress of California Seniors Room 312 The Senior Activity Center News is published monthly by The Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center.

5 WEEKLY CLASSES, CLUBS & MEETINGS ARTS, CULTURE & EDUCATION ANGELUS PLAZA CHINESE RESIDENT CHORUS TUESDAYS 6:00 P.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM ANGELUS PLAZA PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER MONDAY FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. ROOM ASIAN FOLK DANCE CLASS TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:30 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) CHINESE PAINTING CLASS WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M. ROOM 304 COMPUTER FOR OLDER ADULTS MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 1:00 P.M. ROOM DESIGN CRAFT CLASS TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9:30 A.M. ROOM 313 ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP FRIDAYS 9:30 A.M. ROOM 304 FILIPINO FOLK DANCE CLASS WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) INTRODUCTION TO THE PC (ALL AGES) WEDNESDAYS 11:00 A.M. ROOM JAPANESE FOLK DANCE CLASS TUESDAYS 9:30 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) KNITTING WORKSHOP/PROJECT HANDS MONDAYS 9:30 A.M. ROOM 312 KOREAN AMERICAN ART CALLIGRAPHY THURSDAYS 1:30 P.M. ROOM 304 KOREAN DRAWING CLASS MONDAYS 1:15 P.M. ROOM 304 KOREAN FOLK DANCE CLASS MONDAYS 2:30 P.M. 4TH FLOOR CAFETERIA KOREAN HISTORY CLASS THURDAYS 3:00 P.M. 4TH FLOOR CAFETERIA MOVIES WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 1:30 P.M. LIBRARY LINE DANCE CLASS MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:30 P.M. ROOM 313/ACTIVITY ROOM (311) PEKING OPERA MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:00 P.M. ROOM 302 HEALTH & WELLNESS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) MONDAY FRIDAY 12:00 P.M. LIBRARY CHAIR YOGA WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM BALANCE & STRENGTH EXERCISE FRIDAYS 10:00 A.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM SHENG KUNG (KUNG FU & DANCE) SUNDAY SATURDAY 6:30 A.M. PROMENADE DECK LU TOON CHANG (EXERICISE) MONDAY SATURDAY 7:00 A.M. PROMENADE DECK YUAN JI (DANCE EXERCISE) MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, & FRIDAYS 8:00 A.M. 5TH FLOOR LOBBY TAI CHI WEDNESDAYS 2:00 P.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) RECREATION/SOCIALIZATION BAYANHIAN DANCE CLUB TUESDAYS 11:30 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) CHINESE DANCE PARTY MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 11:30 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) CHINESE RESIDENT CLUB KARAOKE TUESDAYS 10:00 A.M. 4TH FLOOR CAFETERIA LATIN AMERICAN CLUB SOCIAL SUNDAYS 1:30 P.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) LATIN AMERICAN CLUB GAME DAY WEDNESDAYS 1:30 P.M. 4TH FLOOR CAFETERIA LACFAS DANCE FRIDAY 11:30 A.M. ACTIVITY ROOM (311) PEKING OPERA KARAOKE THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 7:00 A.M. PROMENADE DECK RELIGION CATHOLIC MASS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 4:30 P.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM KOREAN BIBLE STUDY & WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:00 A.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM KOREAN MORNING PRAYER SUNDAY FRIDAY 5:30 A.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM KOREAN PRAYER MEETING FRIDAYS 6:30 P.M. 4TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM LEGION OF MARY MEETING WEDNESDAYS 6:30 P.M. ROOM 312 MANDARIN BIBLE STUDY MONDAYS 5:00 P.M. ROOM 312 ANGELUS PLAZA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER LIBRARY SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 11:45 a.m. Copy Service: Single sided copies:.10 cents Double-sided copies:.20 cents PING PONG SCHEDULE Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center Activity Room (311) (Bring your own equipment) Daily: 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: All Day (Unless there is a scheduled activity)

6 6 Senior Activity Center News October 2012 A D V E N T U R E, F U N, S H O P P I N G, T R A V E L Upcoming Trips: We need a minimum of 12 people to register in advance. Sign-up in Room 317. All trips are subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to rain or other unforeseen circumstances. ON THE DAY OF THE TRIP, PLEASE COME TO ROOM 317 TO CHECK- IN. Please bring your own water and a hat, if needed. Bring your own lunch, in case you are not satisfied with the restaurant. THE DRIVER WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU, IF YOU ARE NOT THERE AT THE DESIGNATED TIME OF DEPARTURE. GRAMMY MUSEUM (Medium to heavy walking) Friday, October 19, 2012 Departure Time: 11:00 a.m. Admission: $11.95 seniors Lunch on your own at L.A. Live. Sign-up in the Senior Activity Center Office, Room 317 or call (213) , ext. 309 ANGELUS PLAZA SEWING CLUB The Angelus Plaza Sewing Club is looking for donations of your new or gently-worn clothing and craft items. The Sewing Club will alter and make them like new in order to be sold at the Holiday Gift Sale. All the proceeds from the sale will go toward the Senior Activity Center Fund. If you want to help, please drop off your items in Room 403, 4th Floor at the Senior Activity Center on Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 p.m. Thank you for your support! El club de Costura de Plaza Ángelus esta buscando donaciones de ropa nueva o ligeramente usada. El Club de costura les hará alteraciones para venderlos en la Venta de Regalos lo que se recaude de las ventas será para el fondo del Centro de Actividades de Plaza Ángelus. Si usted desea ayudar, por favor lleve sus donaciones al Cuarto 403, 4to Piso del Centro de Actividades los Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 p.m. Agradecemos su Apoyo! O C T O B E R M O V I E S 1:30 p.m. Senior Activity Center Wed., 10/3 THE HUNGER GAMES (2012) w/jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson In an apocalyptic society, the North American continent is divided into 12 districts which are controlled by the Capital. Each year the Capital chooses a boy and girl, between the ages of 12 and 18, from each district to fight to the death, on live television. Fri., 10/5 THE FOUNTAINHEAD (1949) w/gary Cooper & Patricia Neal A visionary architect, struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism, despite personal, professional and economic pressures. Wed., 10/10 VERTIGO (1958) w/james Stewart & Kim Novak A retired San Francisco detective becomes obsessed with an old friend s younger wife, while investigating her activities. Directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock Fri., 10/12 CONTRABAND (2012) w/mark Wahlberg & Kate Beckinsale A former smuggler, in order to protect his brother-in-law, must score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Wed., 10/17 THE WAY WE WERE (1973) w/barbra Streisand & Robert Redford Young lovers are driven apart by their political beliefs and convictions. Fri., 10/19 TED (2012) w/mark Wahlberg & Mila Kunis Ever heard the saying, Be careful what you wish for? The relationship between a childhood teddy bear and a young man is put to the test, when his girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship. Wed., 10/24 HOCUS POCUS (1993) w/bette Midler & Sarah Jessica Parker Two teenagers, a young girl and an immortal cat, must stop three sister witches, who were resurrected after 300-years. Fri., 10/26 HALLOWEEN (1978) w/jamie Lee Curtis & Donald Pleasence An institutionalized psychotic murderer escapes and stalks a teenage girl and her friends. After the movie, there will be a drawing for a Regal movie pass for two. Note: Movies are subject to change, due to availability. If there is a movie you would like to share with us from your own DVD/Video Collection, please call (213) , ext Parking: We cannot guarantee you a parking space if you choose to drive. We encourage you to use public transportation. Several major bus lines stop in front of Angelus Plaza or one to two blocks away. You can also take the Red Line to Pershing Square, use the 4th & Hill Street exit and walk north, one block.

7 7 Senior Activity Center News October 2012 GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL: FREE DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES The Diabetes Education Program is a 4-week program covering self-management and prevention methods. Each class is approximately 2 hours long and covers a variety of topics. October 1st: October 8th: October 15th: October 22nd: October 29th: Mondays: to 11:30 a.m. Introduction and Registration Diabetes and Self-Management Diabetes and Food Diabetes and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Preventing Complications Other topics will include: Diabetes myths, Diabetic First-Aid, Plate Method, Reading Food Labels and Physical Activity. Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center, 3rd Floor All are welcome to join the new Diabetes Education Program. For more information and to register, please call Louise at (213) (This Program will be in English Only) CLASE EDUCATIVA SOBRE DIABETES: GSH Octubre 15: Octubre 22: Octubre 29: El programa Educativo sobre Diabetes es un programa de 4 semanas, en el que se cubren, autocontrol y varios métodos de prevención. Cada clase es de aproximadamente 2 horas y cubre una variedad de temas. Lunes: Octubre 1ro: Octubre 8: Introducción y Registro Diabetes y Autocontrol Diabetes y Alimentos Diabetes y Elecciones de Estilo de Vida Sana Previniendo Complicaciones Otros temas incluyen: Mitos sobre la Diabetes, Primeros Auxilios para Diabéticos, Métodos de Apoyo, Lectura de etiquetas de alimentos y Actividad Física. Hora: a 11:30 a.m. Lugar: Biblioteca del 3er Piso del Centro de Actividades de Plaza Ángelus Todos son bienvenidos para el Programa Educativo sobre la Diabetes. Par mas información llame a: Louise al (213) (Programa solo en Ingles) The Tom Bradley Center for Health Care is located on the 2nd Floor of Angelus Plaza Senior Activity Center, 255 South Hill Street, Los Angeles CA Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) The Tom Bradley Center for Health Care is proudly sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital

8 SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER NEWS 255 South Hill Street, Room 317 Los Angeles, CA Angelus Plaza The mission of the Senior Activity Center is to provide services and activities that enhance the quality of life of those we serve. Our goals are... To build the Center s capacity to serve. To enhance understanding among the cultures and generations. To expand awareness of and involvement in Center s programs. To create and market new services. To develop financial and other resources for Center s programs. To collaborate with public, private and non-profit sectors To encourage seniors to participate in community events. PHONE: (213) FAX: (213) Senior Activity Center Tenant Collaborators Angelus Plaza Chinese Resident Club Room 404 (213) Angelus Plaza College Preparatory High School Room 407 (213) Angelus Plaza Korean Senior Room 410 (213) Association Angelus Plaza Mini-Market Room 103 (213) Congress of CA Seniors Room 327 (213) Los Angeles Council Filipino-American Seniors Room 411 (213) Milady s Beauty Salon/Barber Shop Room 101/102 (213) St. Barnabas Nutrition Program 4th Floor (213) Tom Bradley Center For Health Care 2nd Floor (213) United Filipino & American World War II Veterans Room 411 (213) Christina C errato Lupe Aragon Maria Torres Edward Barrios Karen McKenna Monica Maciel Beatriz Bandera Claudia Guzman Melesia Vanegas Rommel Jimenea Marisela Rodriguez ANGELUS PLAZA STAFF Administrative Staff Administrator Assistant Administrator Management Assistant/Receptionist Finance Office Bookkeeper Finance Clerk Rental Office Occupancy Specialist Occupancy Specialist Occupancy Clerk Maintenance Department Director of Building & Grounds Chief Engineer Maintenance Clerk Building Managers Manuel Graciano A Building (300 South Olive Street) David Carroll BS Building (240 South Olive Street) Al Estoce BN Building (220 South Olive Street) Booker Thomas C Building (245 South Hill Street) Mando Romero/Armando Salvo D Building (200 South Olive Street) Charles Yoon On Call A Building Chantal Denny Jeffrey Winston Sandra Howard Armando Cabrera Niché Perry Xue Jun Chen Sujung Lee Myungeun Strickland Susana Vasquez Senior Activity Center Director, Senior Activity Center Community Relations Coordinator Program/Logistics Coordinator Logistics Aide/Driver Program Assistant Social Service Coordinators English/Chinese English/Korean English/Korean English/Spanish