Senior Living

Shadow Mountain Senior Center events Shadow Mountain is one of the newest Phoenix Senior Centers. Located at 3546 E. Sweetwater Ave., the center provides people 60 years or older, or adults with disabilities, with nutrition programs, group meals, educational opportunities, recreation and social activities, information, referral, advocacy, transportation and counseling/casework services. While the Sunnyslope Senior Center is being remodeled, seniors from the Sunnyslope community are invited to visit Shadow Mountain. Upcoming programs include: • “AARP Safe Driving Class,” 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 14-15, or May 12-13. Learn driver safety and save on your insurance. Course is two 4-hour sessions. Pre-registration is required. Course fee is $10. • Basha’s Brown Bag Medicine Check, Monday, April 28. Bring your medications in for review with a Basha’s pharmacist. Call for exact times. • “ElderVention” Program, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1. The program provides emotional support and reassurance to isolated, at-risk seniors. Topics include depression and suicide, healthy aging, grief and loss, and stress and anxiety. Sessions take place every Thursday for 10 weeks. Free.     • Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 2. Donations are still being accepted. If you are more interested in shopping, then don’t forget to come treasure hunt! Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. A calendar of monthly events and menus is available online at: http://phoenix.gov/srcntrs/cntrshad.html. For more information, or to register for a program, call the center at 602-534-2303. Grief workshop for surviving spouses “The Next Step” Beyond Surviving: When the Fog Has Lifted, is an interactive workshop for surviving spouses, and will be held 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Topics of discussion will include who you are as an individual now; how to go on and still honor your loved one; how life can be full again; these and many more questions will be addressed. This workshop is free and will be held at Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W. Northern Ave., Suite A100. Space is limited and RSVP is required. For more information, call Judy Peters at 602-589-2137. Activities, fun offered at JFCS The nonprofit JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment is a place where adults age 60 and older (and physically challenged adults of any age) can come to socialize, eat a tasty kosher lunch Monday-Friday ($4), and take advantage of a variety of free and low-cost classes. • “Masterpieces Replayed,” 12:40 p.m. Monday, April 14. Join the Phoenix Art Museum’s docents as they discuss this high-profile exhibit. Some of the great artists created a number of versions of their paintings before the final masterpiece emerged. • Pots, Paints and Clay with Sheri Geiss of VanGo Pottery, Mondays, April 14 and 28 at 10 a.m. Let your imagination flourish as you paint an original design on a pottery piece of your choice or create something new from a lump of clay. A small charge of $3 will cover selected pieces and all other materials. Sheri will fire your pieces for you.       • Medication Review, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 11. Bring your medications in for review with Dr. Kinemond of Basha’s Pharmacy. This is sponsored by Area Agency on Aging. The above programs are all free, unless otherwise indicated. The Center is located at 1118 W. Glendale Ave., inside the Beth El Congregation, Social Hall. For more information or to register for a program, call 602-943-2198. Program aims at fall prevention The city of Phoenix Human Services Department has created a program to help people avoid an injury related to falling.  The program is offered at city senior centers, including: Devonshire, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., and Shadow Mountain, 3546 E. Sweetwater Ave.   The program includes a fall prevention presentation, a medication review and a low-impact activity program called A Matter of Balance.  As part of the program, the city is making referrals to Rebuilding Together, an agency that provides low-cost home modifications to help seniors remain independent longer in their home. Rebuilding Together currently is taking applications from low-income seniors to determine what equipment is needed and schedule installations. Rebuilding Together also provides an opportunity for semi-skilled volunteers to perform minor modifications on a regular basis. To volunteer for Rebuilding Together or for more information on home repairs, call 480-774-0237. For more information on the fall injury prevention program, call 602-534-7459. Workforce program for workers 40-plus Millions of older workers want and need to continue to work to ensure their current and future financial security. Through its workforce programs, AARP Foundation stands ready to support workers 40-plus years old by providing access to training that will allow them to remain competitive in the job market, and by providing connections to companies who value their experience. The AARP Foundation WorkSearch program provides job and career information, training and related employment services to individuals who are seeking to remain in, or re-enter the workforce. The program provides a variety of services, including web-based interest and ability inventories, skills assessments, information about the community job market, and connections to both on-line and community based training.  The program also provides links to employers with jobs in demand. AARP Foundation has established a number of WorkSearch sites across the country, including at 5119 N. 19th Ave., Suite A, to meet the needs of adult and mid-career workers. AARP encourages those interested to call and schedule an appointment for a WorkSearch orientation, where they will get registered and get information on training opportunities to help them with their job search. “If you are an adult worker (40+) who needs a job or wants to change jobs or if you are a community agency interested in becoming an AARP Foundation WorkSearch site to expand your services, I would encourage you to give us a call,” said Maria Ramirez-Trillo, Project Director with the AARP Foundation WorkSearch in Phoenix. For more information about the AARP Foundation WorkSearch program, call 602-841-0403 or e-mail scphoenixaz@aol.com.

 

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