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CULVER CIT Y
SENIOR CENTER
NEWSLE T TER
D E C E M B E R 2022
Join us at our annual Tree Lighting Event in Downtown Culver City on Thursday, December 1st at 6 PM.
The Senior Center will be CLOSED Saturday, December 10th and
will also be CLOSED in observance of the holidays on
Sunday, December 25th, Sunday, January 1st. The center will close at
1 PM on Monday, December 26th & Monday, January 2nd.
Remember: The monthly Senior Center Newsletter will no longer be
mailed out to CCSCA members who have not paid for the mailing
option as part of their 2023 membership.
CITY OFFICIALS Important Senior Center Updates
Dr. Daniel Lee- Mayor
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLET TER 2023 Culver City Senior Citizens Association, Inc. (CCSCA) Membership
Albert Vera - Vice Mayor
Göran Eriksson - Councilmember The Culver City Senior Citizens Association 2023 Membership Drive will be held during the
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin - Councilmember below dates and times in the Senior Center Lobby:
Alex Fisch - Councilmember
John Nachbar - City Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS • December 5th - 9th from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2 PRCS & City Information • January 3rd - 6th from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(310) 253-6000 • January 9th - 13th from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
www.culvercity.org/city-hall/city-council 3 Important Senior Center Updates 2023 Membership Cost Breakdown:
City Elected and Appointed Officials can be 4 Special Monthly Activities • 2023 Membership Dues - $20
reached by mail at City of Culver City, PO Box
507, Culver City, CA 90232-0507 or by email at 5 Special Monthly Activities • Newsletter Mailing Option - $25
IMPORTANT SENIOR CENTER UPDATES
city.council@culvercity.org • Age 90+ Membership Dues - $5 (must be 90 years old at time of membership renewal)
6 Class Schedule • Parking Pass - $5
CULVER CITY PRCS COMMISSION • Fitness Room - $125.00 for the calendar year or $75.00 for 6 months (all Fitness Room
7 Class Schedule
renewals require an updated 2023 Physician’s Authorization Form)
William Rickards - Chair 8 Movies
Scott Zeidman - Vice Chair • Ping Pong - $12 for the calendar year
Palvi Mohammed - Member 9 Virtual Concerts, Presentations & Trips
Khary Cuffe - Member 2023 Membership Reminders:
Jane Leonard - Member 10 Intergenerational & Upcoming Events • At this time, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination will NOT be required when renewing your
The PRCS Commission meets on the first Tuesday of 11 Returning Programs & Services 2023 CCSCA membership.
the month at 7 PM. For more information and to view • Only cash or check is accepted.
the meeting agenda, go to this link
https://www.culvercity.org/Events-directory/ CCSCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS • No bills over $20.00 will be accepted.
Parks-Recreation-Community-Services-Commission- • No refunds.
John Rollins - President
Paul Taylor - Vice President All CCSCA members must have a current 2023 membership & parking sticker by Monday,
PRCS SENIOR CENTER STAFF Kay Heineman - Secretary January 16th, 2023. Membership renewal can only be done in person. Beginning Monday,
Armando Abrego - PRCS Director John Salgado- Treasurer
January 16th, the Business Desk will be accepting membership renewals.
Francisca Castillo & Dani Cullens - RCS Managers Marsha Orth
Jill Thomsen - RCS Supervisor Rudy Carino 2023 CCSCA Pool Room Fee & Closure until January 31, 2023
Barbara Silverstein
Melanie Morales - RCS Coordinator The Pool room is closed due to repeated vandalism until January 31, 2023. Starting February 1,
Benita Williams
Mike Odunze- RCS Coordinator 2023, the fee to utilize the pool room will cost $1 a day and can be paid at the Business Desk.
Ron Gorman
Nancy Ruvalcaba - Senior Recreation Leader
Carolyn Conway Repairs to the pool table damage will not occur until adequate funds are collected to cover the
John Panganiban - Senior Recreation Leader
Martha Diaz - Senior Recreation Leader
cost.
The CCSCA Board of Directors meet on the
Franna Diamond - Recreation Leader II 2nd Monday of the month at 1 PM at the Take a Moment to Fill Out Our Survey!
Silvia Tapia - Recreation Leader II Senior Center. This meeting is open to all
members of the CCSCA and the public. We value your feedback! As we continue to evolve, we’d love to hear from you! You will be
SENIOR CENTER HOURS receiving an anonymous survey at the membership drive that we encourage you to fill out and
PRCS Department Information submit to the box at the Business Desk.
Senior Center: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
SAT & SUN 12 PM - 4 PM PRCS Website - www.culvercity.org/prcs
AARP Driver Safety
Business Desk: M-F 9 AM - 4 PM City Website - www.culvercity.org
SAT & SUN 12 PM - 3:30 PM PRCS Instagram - @culvercityprcs The AARP Driver Safety courses will be returning in 2023!
Special Service for Groups (SSG): See page 11 City Instagram - @culvercitygov Patrons may sign up now at the Business Desk for the 8 hour
PRCS Facebook - CulverCityPRCS Driver Safety class and 4 hour refresher course.
SENIOR MEALS City Facebook - CityofCulverCity Please stop by the Business Desk for more information
Jewish Family Services (323)937-5843 Plunge Facebook - CulverPool
about the 2023 class schedule and fees.
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Only in December Recurring
Downtown Architecture Tour Walking Group Music Mends Minds - Rhythm, Play and Ask the Physical Therapist
Join PRCS staff member, John, on a new route Community! Come out and ask Physical Therapist, Cristina
Join Los Angeles Conservancy docent Jill for around beautiful Culver City. All participants Join us for the Music Mends Minds Drum Gabor about general health topics and tips to
an architectural tour of Downtown Culver City! must wear proper exercise shoes. We keep your body well.
recommend wearing bright colored clothes, Circle on the patio (moves inside if inclement
We’ll take a look at some historic buildings, weather)! Instruments will be provided, and feel Open to CCSCA members only.
bringing a reusable water bottle (disposable
public art and learn more about the history plastic is not allowed), wearing a hat & free to bring your own! No experience needed! Date Day Time
and development of Culver City, the Heart applying sunscreen. Open to CCSCA members only. December 15th THURS 1 PM - 2 PM
of Screenland. From flatirons to zoetropes, Open to CCSCA members only. Date Day Time
downtown Culver City has a lot of cool details Date Day Time Book Club
you may have never noticed before! Be sure December 9th FRI 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Join Culver City High School students Emily &
you wear comfortable shoes as this will be a December 6th TUES 9:15 AM Teagan for an intergenerational monthly Book
December 20th TUES 9:15 AM Bingo Club! Please read the first half of The Affair of
walking tour. This trip will occur on Thursday,
December 15th with a departure time of Join PRCS staff for Bingo. Prizes will be the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall to join the
SPECIAL MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Karaoke on the Patio with Rudy group for their December 14th meeting and the
9:30 AM and will return between 1-1:30 PM. Join Rudy and friends for a fun filled afternoon provided by the Culver City PRCS Department.
second half of the novel by December 28th. If
SPECIAL MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Members must arrive at the center by 9:30 AM. of karaoke at the Senior Center. Open to CCSCA members only. you’d like to get a free copy of the novel for
Registration begins Monday, December 5th at Open to CCSCA members only. Date Day Time Book Club, stop by the Julian Dixon Library.
9 AM. Space is limited. Voicemail RSVPS will For meeting updates, to learn the title of the
Date Day Time December 28th WEDS 1 PM - 2 PM book & reminders, please text @culverbc to the
NOT be accepted.
December 21st WEDS 1 PM - 3:30 PM number 81010. Open to CCSCA members only.
Open to CCSCA members only. Adventures with Doug -Adventure to the
December 28th WEDS 1 PM - 3:30 PM Date Day Time
Date Day Time Top of Utah
The Cunning Consumer December 14th WEDS 2 PM - 3 PM
Dec. 15th Thursday 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM At first glance, Death Valley looks barren, unforgiving
Consumer writer and award-winning reporter December 28th WEDS 2 PM - 3 PM
Ellis Levinson, a.k.a. The Consumer Guy, and unwilling to host even the hardiest of life. But na-
continues his monthly class, The Cunning ture has an incredible way of preparing its flora and Kindness Rock Painting
Consumer. “How to Complain and Get fauna for conditions that we couldn’t imagine. Join PRCS staff on the Senior Center patio and
Results.” If the joy of holiday shopping leads come paint rocks to fill our wonderful rock
to an aftermath of consumer frustration (Bah, Once in a while, roughly every 10 years when the garden! Open to CCSCA members only.
humbug!), there are effective ways to conditions are just right, the wildflowers produce a
Date Day Time
complain. Take heart! magnificent show!
Open to CCSCA members only. December 8th THURS 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us for our slide show adventure as we venture
Date Day Time
into this remarkable area, explore some fascinating Saturday Dances (This Month Only)
December 21st WEDS 11 AM - 12 PM areas, and while we do, witness beautiful scenery, Grab some friends and come out to dance! $5
enduring life and... with a little bit more rain than for CCSCA members and $7 for non-members.
Trivia with Michael
usual, and perfect conditions, the fabulous wildflower **Please note that proof of vaccination must be
Come test your trivia skills with Michael! Superbloom! shown for entrance to the dance per the
Open to CCSCA members only. CCSCA.**
Date Day Time Open to CCSCA members only.
Date Day Time Entertainer
Come learn about Hanukkah with the CCSCA Date Day Time
Yiddish Conversations Group December 6th TUES 10 AM - 11 AM Dec. 17th SAT 1 PM - 3:30 PM Tropic Starr
January 3rd TUES 10 AM - 11 AM December 20th TUES 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Join the CCSCA Yiddish Conversations Group The Glee Three Sing-Along
and learn about Hanukkah with Rabbi Levi Fun with Acrylics - NEW! Join the Glee Three for their monthly sing-along
Begun while enjoying Latkes, jelly donuts & Come out and get creative with acrylic paint! at the center.
music! Open to CCSCA members only. Open to CCSCA members only. Open to CCSCA members only.
Date Day Time Date Day Time Date Day Time
December 23rd FRI 3 PM - 4 PM December 6th TUES 9 AM - 12 PM December16th FRI 11 AM - 12 PM
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DECEMBER
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
12:00- 3:45 8:00 Zumba Gold* 9:00 Mah Jong & Bridge 8:00 Zumba Gold* 9:00 Watercolor* 8:00 Zumba Gold* 12:00 - 3:45
Bridge, Mah Jong & 9:00 Ceramics* 9:00 Fun with Acrylics 9:00 Crochet Group 9:00 Mah Jong & Bridge 9:00 Knitting Group Bridge, Mah Jong &
Pan 9:15 Open Computer Lab 9:00 Pan 9:00 Pan 9:00 Pan 9:00 Mah Jong & Bridge Pan
1:00 Movie 9:15 Beginning Ukulele* 9:15 Gentle Mat Yoga 9:15 Open Computer Lab 9:00 Beginning Sign Language 9:00 Pan 12:15 Current Events
(see page 8) 10:00 Chair Zumba* with Lauren* 9:30 Chair Abs & Core 9:15 Dance Fit with John 9:00 Tai Chi with Anton* 12:30 - 3:30 Open Play
10:00 German 9:15 Tai Chi with Greg 10:30 MindBodyDance* 10:00 Sign Language 9:15 Tai Chi with Greg Ping Pong
Classes listed in the (Meets 2nd Monday of the month) 9:15 Walking Group 10:30 Pan 9:15 Open Computer Lab
columns to the right 10:00 Spanish (Meets Last Thursday)
10:00 Merry Makers Club (Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday) 11:00 Beginning Spanish 9:30 Blood Pressure Checks
occur every week on (Meets1st & 3rd Monday of the 11:00 Reading Short Story Group
the times and dates 10:45 Hula Dance 12:00 Mat Pilates 101* 11:30 Balance Challenge* 9:45 Gentle Mat Yoga with Caroline
month)
shown. 11:00 Karaoke 12:30 International Folk Dance 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 Balance Challenge with
10:15 Intermediate Ukulele* 11:30 Balance Challenge* 1:00 Stretch & Flex* Marguerite*
(Meets in the Veterans Building)
10:30 Sit N Be Fit* 11:45 Heartfulness Meditation 1:00 Genealogy 11:00 Chair Yoga with Caroline
12:30 Fun with Pastels
*Means the Class Has 10:30 Tai Chi with Anton* 1:00 Chair Yoga with Caroline 1:00 Yoga with Phil* 11:00 Sing-Along (Meets 3rd Friday)
a Fee ( At Veterans Memorial Building)
1:00 Beginning Mah Jong
1:00 Movie (see page 8) 1:30 Current Events* 1:00 Chair Yoga with Caroline 11:30 Mat Pilates 101*
12:00 Dancercise* 2:00 Pan Y Platica 1:00 German Conversations
All classes are taken at 1:00 Music Time Machine 1:00 Platicando Sabroso 1:00 Yoga with Phil*
the risk of the 1:00 Improv (Meets 1st Wednesday of the month) 1:30 Latin American Group 1:00 Line Dancing*
(meets last Monday of the month) 2:15 Beginning Spanish 1:00 Remembranzas
participant. (meets 4th Tuesday of the month) 2:30 Open Play Ping Pong
1:00 Art with Coco Reminder:
1:30 Veterans Social Group 2:30 Open Play Ping Pong 2:00 Mindfulness Meditation on the Patio
CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS SCHEDULE
3:00 French (Meets 3rd Thursday) All weekly activities
1:00 Line Dancing* (meets 1st Tuesday of the month) 3:00 Chess 3:00 Yiddish Conversations are located here
2:30 Yoga with Phil* 2:00 SSG Support Group 3:30 Gentle Yoga with Cyndi* above the monthly
calendar.
3:30 Gentle Yoga with Cyndi*
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Calendar Reading Note: Classes, activities and events listed in this calendar 1. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY IN 2. 3.
are either unique to this month or reoccuring monthly events. Please visit DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY AT 6PM
pages 4 & 5, or other specified pages for information related to these events.
4. 5. 6. WALKING GROUP AT 9AM 7. PAN Y PLATICA 2 PM 8. SANTA MONICA CHOIR 9. MUSIC MENDS MINDS 10. SENIOR
PERFORMANCE 11 AM - 12 PM 12:30 PM
TRIVIA WITH MICHAEL AT 10 AM CENTER IS
ROCK PAINTING 1 PM CLOSED!
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 9:30 AM - 1 PM
11. 12. CCSCA 13. 14. LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 10 AM 15. DOWNTOWN ARCHITECTURE TOUR 16. LACDMH HOLIDAY 17. SATURDAY DANCE 1
BOARD MEETING 9:30 AM (REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED) BLUES LUNCH & LEARN PM
1 PM BOOK CLUB 2 PM 11:30 AM (REGISTRATION
ASK THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1 PM REQUIRED)
THE GLEE THREE SING
ALONG 11 AM
18. INTERGENERATIONAL 19. 20. WALKING GROUP AT 9AM 21. CUNNING CONSUMER 11 AM 22. CHOCOLATE, COOKIES & CHAT WITH THE 23. YIDDISH 24.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL CONVERSATIONS GROUP
HOLIDAY CRAFT & MOVIE
ADVENTURES WITH DOUG 3:15 PM KARAOKE WITH RUDY 1 PM 10:30 AM (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) HANUKKAH
SHOWING 12 PM EDUCATIONAL EVENT 3 PM
25. 26. 27. 28. LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 10 AM 29. 3O . 31.
SENIOR KARAOKE WITH RUDY 1 PM
SENIOR CENTER
CENTER IS CLOSES AT BINGO 1 PM
CLOSED! 1 PM!
BOOK CLUB 2 PM
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Movies Virtual Concerts Presentations
Movies Every Tuesday & Sunday at 1:00 PM Bob Levy “The Music Man” Holiday Blues Lunch & Learn with LACDMH
The CCSCA sponsors a movie screening every Tuesday & Sunday at 1:00 PM for your enjoyment! Bob returns with his guitar, singing voice and Join Los Angeles County Department of
The movies are open to CCSCA members only, you must show your membership card for nostalgic songs from Frank Sinatra to the Mental Health for a FREE lunch as they discuss
admittance. In the interest of fairness, seats are first come, first served, as space is limited. Do not Beatles. Eddie Ed O’ Brien, the zany comedian ways to combat Holiday Blues. The holidays are
move the chairs. Movies and times are subject to change. is returning to bring more laughter and fun to typically a time for celebrations, get-togethers
Sunday Movies this musical hour. Bob also welcomes Eddie’s and merriment, but it can also take a toll on
Tuesday Movies wife, Marcie O’Brien, singer and classically
December 4- Phantom of the Open trained violinist who brings to us great songs and mental health with seasonal obligations,
December 6 - Knives Out This movie was donated by our friends at melodies with her voice and violin. We hope you additional stressors and worries about loved ones’
The circumstances surrounding the death of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Based on a true can be there. health, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic
crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, story, amateur golfer Maurice Flitcroft achieves his continues to impact our collective wellbeing.
but there’s one thing that renowned Detective late -in-life goal of participating in the 1976 British Date Day Time
CONCERTS, PRESENTATIONS & TRIPS
Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the We encourage you to prioritize your physical and
Open Golf Championship, much to the ire of the December 21st WEDS 1 PM - 2 PM
wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a mental health during this time by minimizing
staid golfing community. 2021; PG-13; Biography/
suspect. 2021; PG-13; Mystery/Crime; Drama/Sport; Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins; 1 hr Music Mends Minds holiday-related stress and connecting with your
Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Ana de loved ones.
SENIOR CENTER MOVIES
46 min. Join Music Mends Minds for a fun filled concert
Armas, Chris Evans, Don Johnson, Jamie Lee
Curtis; 2 hr 10 min. December 11 - The Family Stone three times a week! Music Mends Minds is a Registration is required to attend this event.
An uptight, conservative businesswoman accom- nonprofit that creates musical support groups for Please RSVP by speaking with a staff member
December 13 - Meet Me in St. Louis panies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s,
A classic film focuses on four sisters on the in-person at the Business Desk or over the phone.
family ’s annual Christmas celebration and finds that traumatic brain injury, stroke, and PTSD. These Voicemail messages will not be accepted.
cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The film she’s a fish out of water. 2005; PG-13; Romance/ musical support groups foster a community
spotlights the sisters’ education in the ways of Comedy; Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel Open to CCSCA members only.
between the musicians and singers, as well as their
the world, which includes learning about life McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Luke Wilson, Claire families, friends, and caregivers, all of whom thrive Date Day Time
and love, courtesy of the boy next door. In the Danes; 1 hr 43 min. on socialization and music-making. Join in on
end, love conquers all. 1944; NR; Musical; Judy December 16th FRI 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Garland, Mary O’Brien, Lucille Bremer, Mary December 18 - Home Alone one of their global online sing-a-long sessions by
Astor 1 hr 53 min. An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his visiting this link: https://zoom.us/j/6378877508
house from a pair of burglars when he is acciden- or contact Carol Rosenstein at (818) 326-0500.
December 20 – Full Court Miracle tally left home alone by his family during Christmas.
An African American college basketball star Date Day Time
1990; PG; Comedy; Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci;
becomes the head coach of a yeshiva’s 1 hr 43 min. Special Intergenerational Movie On-Going M/W/F 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
struggling basketball team in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, after a knee injury forces him
event!! (See page 10).
Music with Michael Trip Office
to leave the game. Based on the true story of Special Saturday Movies – December Only!!! Our awesome volunteer guitarist, Michael Let’s Go On A Trip!
Lamont Carr. 2003; TV-G; Drama; Alex D. Linz, Saturday, December 24th at 1 PM Monogan, will continue hosting his weekly Zoom
Richard T. Jones, 1 hr 30 min. concerts. Tune in to hear him play the songs of Trip Sales begin December 7th at 10 AM!
Moonstruck
As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn Sinatra, Astaire, Elvis, the Beatles and more! Cash/Check only! Bring your CCSCA Membership &
December 27 - The Apartment player’s card #.
that she’s not the only one in her family with a se - Date Day Time
Happy New Year! A Manhattan insurance clerk
cret romance. 1987; PG; Romance/Comedy; Cher, Aquarius Casino Harrah’s Casino
tries to rise in his company by letting its On-Going THURS 1 PM - 2 PM
Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, Olympia Dukakis. 1 hr
executives use his apartment for trysts, but February 5th -7th, 2023 February, 23, 2022
42 min.
complications and a romance of his own ensue.
Departure: 9 AM Departure: 8 AM
Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. 1960; Saturday, December 31st at 1 PM
NR; Comedy/Romance; Jack Lemmon, Fred
If you would like access to any of these Cost: $230 (Single) Cost: $20
When Harry Met Sally
virtual concerts or workshops , please
MacMurray; Shirley MacLaine. 2 hr 5 min. Happy New Year! Harry and Sally have known $180 per person (Double)
email info . seniorcenter @ culvercit y . org
each other for years, and are very good friends, Aquarius Casino trip includes 2 nights accommodation,
The Senior Center is CLOSED on and we will send you the class ’ zoom
but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. 1989; transportation, baggage handling and tip for driver.
December 25th (Christmas Day) link and meeting id .
R; Romance/Comedy; Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan,
& on January 1st (New Years Day)! Bruno Kirby, Carrie Fisher; 1 hr 35 minutes. Trip Office Hours: WEDS/FRI 10 AM – 1 PM.
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Intergenerational Activities & Upcoming Events Returning Programs & Services
Intergenerational Holiday Craft & Movie Showing of Home Alone! Volunteers Needed!
Join us in celebrating the holiday season, with delicious snacks, crafts, Please contact Mike at (310) 253-6717 or email him at mike.odunze@culvercity.org for
a holiday photo opportunity and a free movie showing. Current 2022 information about volunteering at the 2023 Membership Drive. The Membership Drive will be
Culver City Senior Citizen Association, Inc. (CCSCA) members are held the first two weeks of January and for one week of preregistration from December 5th-9th.
encouraged to bring up to three loved ones, family or friends of any age Please let Mike know your availability during any of those dates!
INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
to our Holiday Craft & Movie showing of Home Alone at the Culver City
Volunteer Tech Help with Volunteer CCHS Students
Senior Center on Sunday, December 18th from 12 PM - 3:30 PM. We
can’t wait to see you there to help spread holiday cheer! Do you have a technology question you would like assistance with? Feel free to come
on by to the Computer Lab at the center for help with your questions every first
At least one member of your party (maximum of four) must be an active 2022 CCSCA member to Wednesday of the month from 2:30 PM - 5 PM starting January 4th.
RETURNING PROGRAMS & SERVICES
register and attend. Register for this event by visiting staff onsite at the Culver City Senior Center. Thank you to our Culver City High School students who will be there to help our seniors!
There is a $1 fee per participant. Participants must sign a waiver upon arrival at the event.
Loss Support Group at the Senior Center
Turning Point School & Culver City Senior Center Intergenerational Project Wise & Healthy Aging’s Loss Support Group is at the center every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Are you interested in connecting with students through writing? Turning Point School in Culver of each month. If you or someone you know may benefit from joining this group, please email
City is looking for seniors for their Spring 2023 intergenerational project with their students. Mike.Odunze@culvercity.org to be connected with the group leader and begin the intake pro-
The project would begin in mid-January and end in mid-March (see dates below). The project will cess prior to joining the group meetings at the center. There is a suggested donation of $3 for
be conducted in person once a week between 10 AM - 10:45 AM. Participants must be those who join the group at each session.
available each week on the following dates: Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
• 1/18 - Culver City Senior Center Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is October 15th-December 7th. The Culver City
• 1/25 - Culver City Senior Center Senior Center’s long time partner, HICAP, is available to answer your questions regarding
• 2/1 - Turning Point Medicare and open enrollment. If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment with
• 2/8 - Culver City Senior Center a HICAP counselor, please contact Sandy Risdon at 1(800) 824-0780 ext. 3006.
• 2/15 - Turning Point Special Services for Groups (SSG)
If you are interested in joining this program and would like more Special Service for Groups Silver (SSG) is a counseling program that serves older adults and
information, please email Melanie.Morales@culvercity.org. family caregivers who are in need of assistance. If you are in need of resources, are feeling
sad or lonely, stop by and speak with an SSG counselor. Special Service for Groups can be
Pan Y Platica with CCHS Student, Natalie Rodriguez! found in the Community Partnerships Office at the Senior Center during the times and dates
Join CCHS student Natalie Rodriguez for a converstation about different listed below, or reached by phone at (310) 253-6717.
generational and cultural topics over a cup of hot chocolate and pan dulce!
• Mondays 10 AM to 3 PM - Saki
The group will meet the first Wednesday of every month. It will have its first • Tuesdays 1PM to 5 PM (Support Group from 2PM to 3PM) - Brandon
meeting on Wednesday, December 7th from 2 PM to 2:45 PM.
• Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 3 PM - Sophie
All CCSCA members are welcome!
Forms with Janet
Chocolate, Cookies & Chat with the Office of Supervisor Holly Mitchell
Retired Senior Paralegal Janet Sasser is offering CCSCA members assistance in completing
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly Mitchell for a cheerful holiday event filled government documents, medical paperwork, forms and hard to understand questionnaires.
with jolly music, seasonal snacks and educational resources on Schedule an appointment with Janet to direct questions and get assistance with frustrating
Thursday, December 22nd from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. paperwork. This is a great way to get on top of starting and completing paperwork to meet
Registration for this event is free and begins Thursday, December 8th at completion deadlines. Janet is available for appointments the first and second Thursday of
9 AM. To RSVP, CCSCA members must speak with a staff member from the December from 1 PM - 3 PM with walk-ins from 3 PM - 4 PM. This service is free and is open to
Business Desk in-person at the center or by calling (310) 253-6700. CCSCA members only.
Please be aware that Janet will not be available in January and February 2023 for this service.
Feel free to wear your favorite ugly (or cute) holiday sweater to spread
Janet will return to provide her services in March. Thank you for understanding!
joy and cheer at this event!
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Newsletter
Announcement:
ATTENTION! 4095 OVERLAND AVENUE
Newsletters will not be CULVER CITY, CA 90232
mailed starting January
2023!
Beginning with the January
2023 newsletter CCSCA
members will only receive
the monthly newsletter IF they
purchase the mailing option
as part of their membership.
If you are not a 2023
CCSCA member or do not
purchase the mailing option,
the monthly newsletter will be
available for pick up
in-person at the Senior
Center and online.
We look forward to
seeing you at the Center!
Register to Receive a FREE New Years Eve Party Pack!
It’s time to get ready for 2023 and we want to bring the party to your home! Sign up to receive a FREE
New Year’s Eve Party Pack filled with fun items that will help you welcome 2023!!
Sign ups begin on Wednesday, December 14th at 9 AM. CCSCA members
can reserve a party pack by visiting or calling the Business Desk at
(310) 253-9700. You must speak with a staff member.
Voicemail messages will not be accepted.
Party packs will be available for pick up on Thursday, December 29th
between 11 AM -1 PM in the Senior Center parking lot.
2023 Newsletter Mailing Changes
Newsletters will not be mailed starting January 2023!
Beginning with the January 2023 newsletter CCSCA members will only
receive the monthly newsletter IF they purchase the mailing option as part of
their membership.
If you are not a 2023 CCSCA member or do not purchase the mailing option,
the monthly newsletter will be available for pick up in-person at the Senior
Center and online at culvercity.org/seniorcenternewsletter.
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