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SENIOR EVENTS Kerman Recreation and Community Services Department – www.cityofkerman.net

Monthly Programs: Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks Presentations on Topics of Resource Senior Advisory Board Meetings Senior Activity Trips Senior Water Aerobics – Seasonal adult swim classes Annual Programs: New Year’s Eve Dance New Year’s Potluck Celebration Valentine’s Dance Valentine’s Dessert Potluck & Card Exchange Senior Prom & Volunteer Recognition Program St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Easter Potluck & Easter Bonnet Parade April Senior Dance & Potluck Cinco de Mayo Potluck & Piñata Almond Festival Car Show Memorial Day Potluck Independence Day Potluck & Fireworks August Senior Dance & Potluck Labor Day Potluck Mexican Independence Day Potluck & Salsa Competition Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic Halloween Dance & Potluck Halloween Potluck & Costume Contest Veterans Day Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner Dance Christmas Luncheon KCSO Holiday Toy & Food Drive Senior Nutrition Program: Provides hot lunches Monday through Friday, at the Kerman Senior Center, for persons 60 years and over (spouses or caregivers are included). Lunch is served at 11am and reservations must be made at least one day in advance by 11am. To make a reservation, call 559-846-9329. Transportation: MV Transportation is the Dispatch Service Provider for Kerman. A Curbside Handicap Bus Pickup with Same-Day Scheduling, or 1-Day Advanced Scheduling for seniors. Dispatch number: 1-855-612-5184. PARTNERS WITH THE KERMAN SENIOR CENTER: Foster Grandparent Program: Stipend-based program bridging the gap between generations. Senior Volunteer opportunities that provide one-to-one

mentoring and emotional support to underserved infants, children, and teens throughout Fresno/Madera Counties. This program promotes literacy and academic success as well as fostering social-emotional and cognitive-behavioral development. It also promotes quality of life for seniors, allowing senior volunteers to extend their love and wisdom by nurturing a younger generation. For more information, call 559-263-8910. HICAP: HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs. Please call HICAP at 559-224-9117 Kerman Historical Society: A local organization with a special passion for the history of the Kerman area. Their goal is to collect and preserve items, photos, documents, stories, and all else concerning the History and peoples of Kerman. If you are interested in joining the Historical Society, or to attend their meetings, call 559-846-9329. Senior Companion Program: A volunteer program for seniors who in turn provide care giving services to other seniors who are considered at-risk. Seniors, for a stipend, engage at-risk seniors in activities such as reading to them, listening to them, playing games, arranging transportation, going for walks, and helping them with meal preparation and light housework. Companions can advocate and provide emotional support. For more information, to request a senior companion, or to volunteer for a senior companion position, call the Catholic Charities at 559-498-6377 More Information Keep up to date with programs and activities: Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/KermanSeniorCenter Monthly Newsletter – Available for Download or In-Person Pick Up at the Kerman Senior Center Sign up for Text Message reminders – Call 559-846-9329 City of Kerman Website: www.cityofkerman.net/205/SeniorPrograms

Functions at the Kerman Senior Center

720 S. 8th Street, Kerman, CA 93630 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Community Services Director Theresa Johnson, CPRP – 559-846-9328 tjohnson@cityofkerman.org Department Secretary Arlene Villarreal – 559-846-9324 avillarreal@cityofkerman.org Senior Services Coordinator Jeanna Burdine-Slaven – 559-846-9329

jburdine@cityofkerman.org Recreation Coordinator - Healthy Communities Shannon Barrett – 559-846-9330 sbarrett@cityofkerman.org

The Kerman Senior Center invites Kerman residents 55yrs+ to come participate in our exciting events, meet new friends, share a meal, learn a new skill, and make wonderful memories with us daily! SENIOR PROGRAMS: *Please call for date, time, & locations – 559 846-9329* Daily/Weekly Activities: Assistance with Forms Completion & Information Searches Billiards – Free program for seniors 55yrs+ & senior guests Bingo – For Community Members 18yrs+ Playing Cards/Board Games - Open play for seniors 55yrs+ & guests Senior Exercise - Free program for seniors 55yrs+ & senior guests Sewing Class – Only cost is your supplies, for community members 14yrs+

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