Decorate a door with a Valentine's Day theme for a chance to win one of three PRIZES! - February 2021 - City of Simi Valley
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February 2021
Decorate a door with a Valentine’s Day theme
for a chance to win one of three PRIZES!
Please email your entry photos to:
rwirth@simivalley.org by February 15
www.simivalley.org Sponsored by
Join the Virtual
Women’s Book Club
Senior Center
Staff
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Manager
Angel Sierra February 19 ~ “I Am Pilgrim”
asierra@simivalley.org By Terry Hayes
(805) 583-6366
March 19 ~ “The Unquiet Dead”
By Ausa Zehanat Khan
Assistant Manager
Robert Martin
Call (805) 583-6363 to sign up to receive the Zoom link.
rmartin@simivalley.org
(805) 583-6364
Acting
Management Assistant
Raquel Wirth
rwirth@simivalley.org
(805) 583-6038
Senior Center Cook
Gregory Seymour
gseymour@simivalley.org
Meals On Wheels
Coordinator
Suzanna Colwell
scolwell@simivalley.org
(805) 583-6042
Each lecture costs $8
Meal Site Coordinator Register at: Fifty and Better
Pick Up Meal Program
Virginia McBride
vmcbride@simivalley.org
(805) 583-6046
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
For the latest updates on COVID-19 resources, go to:
www.venturacountyrecovers.org
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments in Simi Valley and Ventura County
Ventura County is following a three-phase vaccine distribution system, which
can be found at the County’s vaccine prioritization page. Ventura County
residents who are eligible to be vaccinated may register for a vaccine
appointment through the online portal available at:
https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/
or call (805) 477-7161 to make an vaccination appointment
For transportation to your vaccination site, call (805) 477-7300
Sign Up to receive COVID-19 vaccine information from the county
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging COVID-19 Resources
City of Simi Valley COVID-19 Resources
Tax Preparation Assistance
AARP Tax
Preparation Assistance
Due to COVID-19, AARP is not providing in-person tax assistance this year.
Instead, it is following a “No Contact” model for seniors who have email, internet
access, a printer, a scanner, and the ability to use “Google Meet“ to video
conference online with a tax counselor. AARP membership is not required.
If you meet these requirements, email your name, email address and phone
number to: CA4D14@aarpfoundation.org. AARP will email you a packet of
instructions and forms.
Other Tax Preparation Resources
Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks - Hybrid program in which people
drop off their tax documents to be scanned. Call (805) 381-2742 for more
information and to set up an appointment to drop off your tax documents.
File your federal taxes for free online through IRS.gov
Myfreetaxes.org Partnership between H&R Block and United Way. File with
virtual online help or on your own.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the United Way will offer
tax document drop-off services at various sites throughout the county.
Internal Revenue Service or call (800) 829-1040 to find out if you need to file
CA Franchise Tax Board or call (800) 852-5711 to find out if you need to file
The Simi Valley Council On Aging Honors
Edward Mazeika
2020 Wayne Templeton Volunteer of the Year
Ed Mazeika has selflessly given his time and talents
for over ten years at the Simi Valley Senior Center in
areas that promote enhanced quality of life for many
seniors. He has served on the Council On Aging
(COA) Executive Board, assisted with fundraising
events, helped patrons of the Rendezvous Café and
has continued to deliver meals to home bound
seniors throughout the pandemic. His caring, helpful,
upbeat and happy presence brings joy to seniors’
lives and he is truly a treasured member of the
Senior Center family.
Virtual Chair Yoga
Are you looking for a way to unwind or reduce tension in your life? Take some time for
you! The Simi Valley Senior Center will offer an online Chair Yoga class via Zoom.
Join experienced instructor Smita Dandekar from the comfort of your own home.
The next eight-week class series will meet on
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., February 17 to
April 7, 2021. Each weekly class will focus on a
different, specific goal. It is a great activity for people
in wheelchairs too!
Participants must have “Show Video” and Sound so
that the instructor can view and hear the student via
Zoom meeting. The classes are free, but registration is required. Call (805) 583-6363
to sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Eat Smart, Live Strong
Enjoy fun, lively activities with others during this four-week online course designed for
people 60 and older. Participants will discuss easy ways to make smart food choices and
exercise more. Classes are taught by a registered dietitian and are free to participants.
Class Dates
2/4
2/11
2/18
2/25
Classes held weekly from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Classes are stand alone, but participants are encouraged to join the full four-weeks.
To register call (805) 477-7353 or e-mail Christal.Creenlaw@ventura.org.
This material was funded by USDA 's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Ca/Fresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) nutrition and physical
education programs aim to empower Cal-Fresh eligible individuals to live healthy and active lifestyles.
Simi Valley Council On Aging Online Meeting
Monday, February 8, 2021
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
https://simivalley.zoom.us/j/96135366705
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS
Adult Protective Services (805) 654-3200 Senior Concerns (805) 497-0189
Alzheimer’s Association (805) 494-5200 S.V. City Hall Info. (805) 583-6700
American Cancer S. (800) 227-2345 S.V. Dial-A-Ride (805) 583-6464
Animal Regulation (805) 388-4341 S.V. Graffiti Hotline (805) 583-6444
Arthritis Foundation (805) 563-4685 S.V. Home Rehabilitation (805) 583-6757
Community Action (805) 436-4000 S.V. Hospital (805) 955-6000
Grey Law (805) 658-2266 S.V. Library (805) 526-1735
Home Share (805) 477-7324 S.V. Pothole Hotline (805) 583-6400
Housing Rights Ctr. (800) 477-5977 Social Security (800) 772-1213
Long-Term Care Task Force on Homelessness
(805) 583-6759
Ombudsman (800) 231-4024
VC Area Agency on Aging (805) 477-7300
Medi-Cal (805) 584-4842
VCAAA Service & Information Line
Parkinson’s Support (805) 988-7599
(800) 510-2020
Rancho Simi Recreation (805) 584-4400
VC Health Care Agency (805) 677-5110
Resources & Referrals Dial 2-1-1 or
VC Human Services (805) 477-5301
(800) 339-9597
Veterans Services (805) 477-5155
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Eatf resh.Org Mini Course
Healthy eating doesn t have to be confusing. This four-week online course is designed
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Classes are taught by a registered dietitian and are free to participants.
February Class Dates
2/9
2/16
2/23
3/2
Classes held weekly from 10:30 a.m. - 11 :15 a.m.
To register call (805) 406-8332 or e-mail Dietitian.RealFood@ventura.org.
This material was funded by USDA 's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Ca/Fresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) nutrition and physical
education programs aim to empower Cal-Fresh eligible individuals to live healthy and active lifestyles.
Join this workshop to:
Fair housing laws, including
HOUSING RIGHTS (ENTER protections for families and
accommodations for disability or
WORKING FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN HOUSING
health-related issues
When:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 Protections for tenants who can't
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm pay rent because of CO VID-19,
Location: and repaying rental debt after
Zoom Virtual Seminar
RSVP: Best practices for tenants and
Please register online by clicking landlords for COVID-19 safety
HERE
Or call 805-497-0189 with
questions
Presented By: Elana Eden
Director of Media, Outreach & Education at the Housing Rights Center
The Housing Rights Center is the nation's largest non-profit civil rights
organization dedicated to securing and promoting Fair Housing. Their mission
is to actively support and promote freedom of residence through education,
advocacy, and litigation, to the end that all persons have the opportunity to
secure the housing they desire and can afford, without regard to their race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status,
marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income or other
characteristics protected by law.
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Healthy Eating from Head to Toe
Join the VCAAA's Senior Nutrition Program Registered Dietitians for this
special class focusing on full body health and nutrition.
All classes are free to participants.
February 23rd, 2021
Class will be held via Zoom from 1 p.m. - 1 :45 p.m.
To register call (805) 406-8332 or e-mail Dietitan.RealFood@ventura.org.
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CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Are you helping to support a loved one who is 60 or older?
Are you a grandparent caring for a grandchild?
Ventura County's Family Caregiver Resource Centers (FCRC) provide assessment and case management
for family caregivers in Ventura County. Programs offer caregivers training, support groups, home
adaptations and safety devices, caregiver resource libraries and computer centers, information and
assistance, public information, and community education. FCRCs can also help caregivers with
in-home respite and out-of-home respite (day care) for caregivers at risk of caregiver burnout.
LOCAL FAMILY CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS INCLUDE:
FCRC Camarillo Health Care District is headquartered in Camarillo and serves west Ventura County
(Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, and unincorporated areas of west Ventura County). For more
information cal I (805) 388-1952 or visit www.camhealth.com.
FCRC Senior Concerns is headquartered in Thousand Oaks and serves east Ventura County (Thousand
Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, the portion of Westlake Vil I age) in addition to unincorporated areas of
east Ventura County including Newbury Park. For more information call (805) 497-0189 or
visit www.seniorconcerns.org.
VCAAA's La Buena Vida is headquartered in the Santa Clara Valley serving all caregivers in Santa Paula,
Fillmore, and Piru, as well as monolingual Spanish-speaking caregivers Countywide. For more
information call (805) 477-7300 or visit www.vcaaa.org.
For more information, visit www.vcaaa.org or call (805) 477-7300.
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