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Senior Enrichment Center
18255 Victory Blvd
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 705-2345
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Adult Day Care
17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-6625
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Childcare and Preschool
17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-6377
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Ways to Support ONEgeneration |
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Click on the Ralphs logo to link your rewards card to contribute donations to ONEgeneration. This will not affect your personal rewards. Log in, then go to the Community Contributions program and select ONEgeneration.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Deliver a meal to a homebound senior, help in a Childcare Classroom, teach a class at the Senior Center, help in the office and more....
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Do you know Paul and Alberta?
Turning 65?
Or know someone who is?
Scroll to the bottom for some trusted insurance agents that can help figure out your health care options.
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Advertising in ONEgeneration newsletter does not imply endorsement by ONEgeneration.
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Advertise in our Electronic Newsletter!
ONEgeneration is a non-profit organization located in Van Nuys since 1978, serving seniors, children and families in our community. Our newsletter goes out to more than 5,000 community members each month.
Advertisements will be electronic, printable, in color and linked to your website!
Contact Jennifer Davine
jdavine@onegeneration.org
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Tributes and Dedications:
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In honor of Carol and Stu Zimring
-Jane Peebles
To make a tribute on behalf of a loved one or to a ONEgeneration supporter please contact Jennifer at (818) 708-4756 to make a donation followed by a personalized message in our upcoming newsletter.
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Rental Opportunities at ONEgeneration!
A great place to host:
- Anniversaries
- Bar Mitzvahs
- Quinceaneras
- Wedding Celebrations
- Birthdays
- and more...
Includes chairs and tables.
Location:
18255 Victory Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
(at the corner of Victory/Etiwanda adjacent to Reseda Park)
Occupancy is 450 persons, and there are approximately 66 available parking spaces. The auditorium is 4,800 square feet while all of OSEC is approximately 12,000 square feet.
For information regarding all available rental opportunities, please contact (818) 705-2345 for availability and fees.
And remember, your rental fees will help support our programs.
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Congratulations Meetup Supporters!
We have reached over 100 Meetup members. Thank you to this group of community members that want to stay informed of ways they can volunteer or support ONEgeneration. If you are on Meetup join us by clicking below or searching for the group ONEgeneration supporters.
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2016 ONEgeneration Enriching Lives Gala
On April 1, 2016 ONEgeneration held the 2016 Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. We had 300+ attendees join in the evening's activities, including political representatives, business colleagues, friends and supporters. Thank you to everyone who supported the event. Stay tuned for event photos and additional information!
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ONEgeneration
Senior Symposium
Saturday May 14, 2016
8:00 am-2:30 pm
FREE EVENT
To Resister today
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If you would like to be a vendor at the event please call
(818) 708-6618 for information.
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Expert Article
Where There is Smoke, There is Fire: Protect the Seniors in Your Life
By Sandy Rosenholz, Senior Resources, Inc.
Seniors 65 and older have nearly twice the national average for fire deaths. That number jumps to three times the national average for those age 75 and older and four times the national average for individuals 85+.
Be Prepared
As the Boy Scouts say: Always be prepared. You can prevent fire-related accidents with some simple easy-to-follow tips.
While in the kitchen:
- Never leave food unattended on the stove.
- Use potholders, not towels,to handle hot pans and dishes.
- Wear short or close-fitting sleeves and an apron to avoid catching clothes on fire.
- Keep a pot lid close by to smother any pan fires.
- Clean the stove and toaster regularly to avoid grease and crumb buildup.
When using heat sources:
- Don't use your oven to heat your home.
- Keep curtains and other flammable items at least a foot away from a heat source.
- Keep electrical appliances and heaters unplugged when not using them.
- Never hang clothes near a heat source
- Don't leave portable heaters on when you are not home or asleep
Bedtime Safety Check
To play it safe, do a safety check before retiring for the evening. Here are some suggestions:
- Turn off stoves burners, oven, space heaters, and any other heat sources.
- Keep your robe, slippers, eyeglasses, and house keys close at hand either on the nightstand by your bed or in a container close to your bed.
- Close your bedroom door while sleeping.
- Install a smoke and carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home or apartment. Check the smoke alarm on a monthly basis.
- Plan your escape route.
- Know the location of the stairways.
- Stay out of elevators.
- Put a 9-1-1 sticker on your phone to remind you of the number or program it into your cell phone.
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"Harold's Help Desk"
Are you in need of assistance? Do you need help filling out discount forms? Stop by ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center at Harold's Help Desk. Harold's Help Desk is a service that ONEgeneration provides for the seniors in the community that need assistance. Whether it is filling out an application for a DWP discount or getting information regarding low income housing. Carla will be able to assist you at OSEC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am-5:00pm. Feel free to give her a call at 818-708-6624 if you would like to make an appointment or if you are unable to come in.
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 OSEC class of the Month
Life Story Writing
Friday 11:40 - 2:25
Jeanette Shelburne has taught Life Story Writing for 15 years. "The goal of this class" as Jeanette explains in her Guidelines, "is to help you discover and appreciate the richness of your life and then communicate that effectively to others."
She goes on to explain that the class contains four important aspects: writing stories, sharing them with the class, listening to others' stories, and giving each other constructive feedback. And though her guidelines delve into many techniques on how to best approach those aspects, the most important thing, says Jeanette, is to "just write it down - let it flow in any way that is comfortable for you."
Stories to be read in class should take about 5 minutes to read, then there is 5 minutes of feedback, allowing ten minutes or so per class member. More time is sometimes allowed depending on the number of students attending. Feedback is limited to the writing itself - what worked, what questions arose with the listener and what if any suggestions they have to make it come alive, etc. Each participant agrees to maintain confidentiality so students feel safe expressing themselves.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Frankie
Frankie teaches knitting at the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center, and has been doing so for an astonishing 43 years!
Frankie, originally a New Yorker, says she has always done volunteer work - she majored in Sociology and was a Peer Counselor here at OSEC for 10 years.
The Knitting class is a warm and caring place for people to congregate. "It's like a social club," says Frankie, who gives instruction and help to participants when needed. "More likely it's a refresher course once in a while."
Many of the items produced in knitting class - such as scarves, baby booties, sweaters, hats and blankets - go on to sell at the Encino Farmers Market, and all the proceeds go to support the wonderful programs at the Center.
Frankie encourages new members and will supply practice needles and yarn if you don't have your own at first. "Come in and sit down," says Frankie, who even supplies donuts and danish. "It's a friendly place to be." See you there!
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Sherman Oaks Hospital Named One of the
Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
Sherman Oaks Hospital this week was named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics™, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.
"The 2016 100 Top Hospitals award winners represent the highest national standards in hospital care and management. They set the benchmarks for peers around the country to follow," said Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president at Truven Health Analytics. "Hospitals in three out of the five report groups actually reduced overall expense year over year, while improving patient outcomes - exactly the results that the entire industry hopes to attain."
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Encino Farmers Market
We have a new vendor in the food court, Sada with Divine Fresh who offers delicious Mediterranean gyros, falafel and kebabs. We also have a few new vendors in our craft section. So while you are waiting for all the summer fruits to start pouring in come by and welcome our new vendors to the ONEgeneration Encino Farmers Market family!
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Childcare
Thank you to the Dentists at Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics group for putting on a informative puppet show on proper dental hygiene!
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Adult Daycare
Table Tennis
ONEgeneration's Adult Daycare partners with Sport and Art Educational Foundation (SAEF) to provide a table tennis therapy program. There is evidence that table tennis helps improve the overall well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. It has been demonstrated to activate multiple portions of the brain, producing increased awareness and functioning. Playing table tennis also helps with motor function, attentiveness, and concentration. SAEF provides coaches two Tuesdays per month who know how to adapt the game to those who may be physically frail, cognitively impaired, or even wheelchair bound.
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