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Dial A Ride Offering
Additional Services
Beginning April 2014, Dial A Ride will be
offering additional transportation services.
Wednesdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
prescriptions may be picked up at Bel-Air,
CVS, Rite-Aid or Walgreens at Laguna &
Franklin Blvds. or Calvine Road & Elk Grove
Florin Road. On Mondays and Thursdays
between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. riders may
shop at Kohls (two locations), Walmart
(two locations), or Target on Laguna Blvd.
& Bruceville Road. A maximum of two
hours and three bag limit. Riders will only
be taken to the store closest to where they
reside. Please call Dial A Ride for more
information at (916) 686-4736.
Butterfly Tea
Saturday, April 26, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Tickets $23.00 members
$25.00 non-members
Tickets on sale at the SCEG
Front Desk
Menu
Elegant chicken salad in fresh
baked mini croissants
Butterfly pasta with
Mediterranean three bean salad
Asparagus beef roll ups
Decadent Surprise Dessert
Nominations for 2014-2015 Board of Directors
The Senior Center of Elk Grove is now accepting nominations for the positions of President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and four at large directors. Nominations accepted from
the active membership may be submitted, in writing, to the Nominating Committee by April
11, 2014. Nominees must be members in good standing. Ballots will be included in the May
2014 Newsletter. Ballots must be returned to the Senior Center in person or by mail no later
than 4:00 p.m. May 31, 2014.
Welcome New Members
SCEG extends a warm welcome to all new members who joined as of March 17, 2014. Carol Williams, Sonja
Hoffman, Ung & Kim Vu, Micky Martinez, Linda Sain, Valta Adger, Leonard Maxey, Dale Williams, Gail & Chuck
Woodson, Jenifer & Robert Taylor, Carol Tsuha, Annie Hamm, Gary Dent, Clara Rogers, Diane Piper,
Gail Tudor, Celso Tolentino, Tsorique Dyervartanian, Randy & Diana Lee, Dee Ringold, Linnea Fields, Gloria
Danielson, Dorothy Russo, John Henricks, Joann Bartle, Judith Corderman, Marlene Ellsworth,
Angelina Delrosario, Gail Sutphin, Jack Castleberry, Debbie Abbey, Aria De La Paz O’Brien, Bill & Judy Buelow
and Peggy & Roger Ringler.
We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy all the wonderful activities and services offered by the SCEG.
Donations
Janice Prater, Obdulia Solis, Giselle Perdue, Christiana Jeanmarie, Joseph Nunes, Safeplay by Design Inc.,
David Huleva, Billie Ceccarelli, Mr. & Mrs. Leier, Mr. & Mrs. Younker, Carol Sisson, Jannette Martire, Mildred
Polowetz, Gene & Donna Shotwell, Robert & Glorianna Schad, Nina Ayon, Henrea Dvis, Dr. J. Covel, Leon
Chavez, Neva Halkyer, Robert & Chieko Lehman, Etsuko Okasaki and Patricia Rush.
Thank you for your donations, they help the Senior Center continue to focus on making a difference in the
lives of those we serve.
Passed Our Way
Oscar Barnes and Grace Marko
Please remember their families
DAILY CALENDAR
Monday
Tuesday
8 a.m. Tai Chi
8 a.m. Library Open
8 a.m. Billiards
8:30 am Computer Class
8:45 a.m. Aerobics
9 a.m. Dolls Workshop
10:30 a.m. Spanish Chat
11:30 Computer Class
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Writing Class
12:30 p.m. Bridge
1:00 p.m. Yoga
8 a.m. Billiards
8:30 am Computer Class
8:45 a.m. Aerobics
9 a.m. Ceramics
9:30 a.m. HICAP
10 a.m. Chair Exercise
10 a.m. Knitting/Crochet
10 a.m. Men’s Talk
Group
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Pinochle
1:00 p.m. Yoga
2:30 p.m. Tap Dancing
AARP Tax
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Happy Easter!
Wednesday
8 a.m. Library Open
8 a.m. Billiards
8:30 am Computer Class
9:30 a.m. HICAP
9:30 a.m. Strength
Training
10 a.m. Chair Exercise
10 a.m. Beginning
Spanish
11:30 a.m. Computer
Class
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Bunco
1 p.m. Rock Painting
1 p.m. Rubberstamping/
Card Making
4:30 p.m. Zumba Gold
Thursday
8 a.m. Library Open
8 a.m. Billiards
8:30 am Computer Class
8:45 a.m. Aerobics
9:00 a.m. Ceramics Class
9:00 a.m. Painting
9:45 a.m. Morning
Movie 4/3 and 4/17
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Scrabble
12:30 p.m. Pinochle
1:00 p.m. Yoga
2:15 p.m. Tai Chi
Friday
8 a.m. Library Open
8 a.m. Billiards
9:00 a.m. Crafters
9:00 a.m. Chair Exercise
9:30 a.m. Porcelain Doll
10 a.m. Chair Exercise
11:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Bingo
12:30 p.m. Bridge
1:00 p.m. Open
Computer Lab
AARP Tax
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Thursday Morning Movies
April 3, 2014
9:45 a.m. in the Dining Room
“Romance on the High Seas”
with Jack Carson, Janis Paige,
Don De Fore and Doris Day
April 17, 2014
9:45 a.m. in the Dining
Room
“North to Alaska” starring
John Wayne
Earth Day Celebration
The City of Elk Grove will be hosting a Pre-Grand Opening
Celebration of the new Special Waste Collection Center located at
9255 Disposal Lane. The celebration will be on Tuesday, April 22,
2014 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and will
feature refreshments, kids’ activities, entertainment, a ribbon
cutting ceremony and tours of the new state-of-the-art facility.
The Special Waste Collection Center will be a drop off facility for
typical household hazardous waste. This new site will include
battery recycling; therefore, as of May 1, 2014 The Senior Center
of Elk Grove will no longer accept used batteries.
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Gadabouts Travel
Featured Trips
Casino Trips
Secret Gardens of
Golden Gate Park
Jackson Rancheria Casino
Thursday, April 10, 2014
San Francisco, California
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
$130.00 SCEG Members
$135.00 Non-Members
Trip Includes:
Guided Tour of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Lunch at the Beach Chalet
Driver & All Gratuities
$30.00 SCEG Members $35.00 Non-members
Includes Bonus $15.00 slot play, $5 Food
Feather Falls
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
$25 SCEG Members $30 Non-members
Includes Bonus $12.00, $3.00 Food
Harvey’s Lake Tahoe
Thursday, June 5, 2014
$35 SCEG Members $40 Non-members
Includes Bonus $12.00, $3.00 Food
Mare Island
May 14, 2014
$100.00 SCEG Members
$105.00 Non-Members
Tour Includes:
All West Transportation
Mare Island Museum Tour
Catered Lunch
Driver & All Gratuities
All Casino Bonuses
Subject to Change
Flower Power
San Francisco, California
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
$115.00 SCEG Members
$120.00 Non-Members
Trip Includes:
Gary Holloway Guided Tour
Lunch at Bechelli’s Flower Market Café
Visit San Francisco Flower Mart
Visit Flora Grubb Gardens
All Trips include Transportation unless otherwise noted
For more information about specific trips, please refer to the individual flyers located
outside the Gadabouts Office or call (916) 685-3160
Gadabouts Office Open Mon—Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Gadabouts Travel
The Kut-Ups
The Sound of Music
Rohnert Park, California
Thursday, July 17, 2014
$105.00 SCEG Members
$110.00 Non-Members
Sonora, California
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
$120.00 SCEG Members
$125.00 Non-Members
Every year the cast of singers, dancers, actors and
musicians, all fifty years or older, come together to
put on an incredible show.
Enjoy an afternoon performance of The Sound of
Music at the historic Fallon House Theatre.
Trip Includes:
Reserved seating for the Performance
Lunch at Willow Steakhouse
Driver & All Gratuities
Trip Includes:
Transportation
Lunch at the Olive Garden
Ticket to “Kitchen Kut-Ups”
Driver Gratuity
John Ascuaga’s Nugget
Rib Cook Off
Fleet Week
San Francisco, California
Saturday, October 11, 2014
$135.00 SCEG Members
$140.00 Non-Members
Reno, Nevada
Friday, August 29, 2014
$35.00 SCEG Members
$40.00 Non-members
Enjoy a day of tasty rib recipes at
the annual Rib Cook Off. The
trip includes transportation,
driver tip and snack on the bus.
Board the San Francisco Belle and enjoy a delicious
Champagne Lunch as you cruise the
San Francisco Bay. An air show will be performed
by the Blue Angels.
Extended Trips- Collette Vacations
Alaska Adventure
Niagara Falls
June 3 -13 2014
11 Days ∙ 25 Meals
October 3 - 9, 2014
7 Days ∙ 9 Meals
Trains of the Colorado
Rockies
New York City
September 20 - 28, 2014
9 Days ∙ 12 Meals
October 9 - 13, 2014
5 Days ∙ 5 Meals
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Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 12, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
All proceeds benefit the Senior Center of Elk Grove
Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs,
fruit, orange juice and coffee
$5 for adults and $3 for children under 12
The breakfast is open to the community
Upcoming Meetings at the Senior Center
Monthly Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. Meets at 10 a.m. the second
Wednesday of every month in the Senior Center of Elk Grove Classroom. The next meeting
will be on April 9, 2014.
Neuropathy Support Group Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every
month at 1:00 p.m. in the Senior Center SCEG Classroom. The next meeting will be held on
April 8, 2014. Anyone suffering from neuropathy and those supporting them are welcome.
free of charge. For more information, contact Roger at 916-686-4719.
AARP Driver Safety Class Call Royce Tomson at (916) 478-2959 to register.
Connections to Community Resources
Alzheimer’s Support Group every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Emeritus at
Laguna Creek, 6727 Laguna Park Drive, Elk Grove. For more information call (916) 683-1881.
H.I.C.A.P. (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) helps seniors with Medicare
or other insurance issues. For an appointment call HICAP at (916) 376-8915.
Senior Brown Bag Program Elk Grove Food Bank Services available on the 3rd Thursday of
the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140. For qualification
requirements call Elk Grove Food Bank Services at (916) 685-8453.
Home Delivered Meals. Are you having a difficult time preparing a meal? Or are you
recovering at home after a hospital visit and in need of support? Meals on Wheels by ACC
provides hot or frozen lunches for seniors 60 years old and better who are homebound and in
need of nutritional assistance. Please call Meals on Wheels by ACC at 444-9533 for
more information.
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) Computer classes are available through
EGACE. All classes are held in the SCEG Computer Room. For more information or to register
call EGACE at (916) 686-7783. Course descriptions available at the EGACE
Website: www.egusd.net/adulted All Classes include materials.
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Book Club- Book of the Month
The April book will be the Round House by Louise
Erdrich. The May book will be My beloved World
by Sonia Maria Sotomajor (The Story of Success).
The book club meets the second Wednesday of the
month at 9:30 a.m. in the SCEG Library.
New members are always welcome.
Artists of the
Month
Joanna Batherson &
Carol La Grassa
Artwork is displayed in the
SCEG lobby
20% off for new customers 60 and older
The Senior Center of Elk Grove appreciates the support of our advertisers; however, the Senior Center does
not endorse, guarantee, or recommend any product or service offered by the advertisers.
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Non-Profit
U.S. Postage
Permit 25
Elk Grove, CA
95624
8830 Sharkey Ave
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-3160
M-F 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Phone Numbers
Front Desk
(916) 685-3160
Dial-A-Ride
(916) 686-4736
Kitchen
(916) 685-4804
Gadabouts
(916) 685-3160
Website: www.thesceg.org
Staff
Patricia Beal
executivedirector@thesceg.org
Kelli Trapani
assistantdirector@thesceg.org
Darcie Owen, Nutrition Site Coordinator
Bob Turner, Transportation Coordinator
Charlette Parino and Sue Lamar,
Gadabouts Travel Coordinators
Board
Jim Parino, President
Bill Hitchcock, Vice-President
Bill Heston, Treasurer
Teri Kunz, Secretary
Jon Colton, Member-at-Large
Ken Flavell, Member-at-Large
Dave Holochuck, Member-at-Large
Nick Soberanis, Member-at-Large
Jackie Avery, Past-President
Laura S. Gill, City of Elk Grove
Michelle Orrock, CCSD
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 3:15 p.m.
SCEG PARTNERS
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