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VCAAA award-winning Fall Prevention Program “A Matter of Balance”

Increase your  mobility and balance at a “A Matter of Balance”.
Increase your  mobility and balance at a “A Matter of Balance”.

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s award-winning Fall Prevention Program has opened registration for A Matter of Balance, a series of evidence-based classes that focus on increased mobility and balance. The course is free to all participants.

A Matter of Balance emphasizes practical strategies to manage and prevent falls. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable; set goals for increasing activity; make changes to reduce fall risks at home; and exercise to increase balance and strength.

Nationally recognized research shows that one in three adults over the age of 65, and half of the population over the age of 75, fall each year. Of those individuals, half will die within a year from complications and injuries sustained from the fall.

A Matter of Balance welcomes all individuals concerned about falls, as well as those who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Individuals who have recently experienced a fall, or who have restricted activity due to the fear of falling, are encouraged to participate.

Classe will be held at Chapel Lane Senior Apartments, 11230 Snapdragon St, in Ventura, on May 3.

To learn more about the program, or to register, please contact the VCAAA Fall Prevention Coordinator, Dina Ontiveras, at  477-7343.

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, an agency of the County of Ventura, is the principal agency in Ventura County charged with the responsibility to promote the development and implementation of a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals and their caregivers to live in a community-based setting and to advocate for the needs of those 60 years of age and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery of services.

Become a volunteer

Become a tutor to a homeless child for an hour each week at VAAC! School on Wheels provides tutoring for children living in shelters, motels and foster group homes. No experience is necessary to become a volunteer tutor, just your love of learning. They provide your training and support. Touch a child’s life and he or she will touch yours! For more information, please contact Linda Huddle at 641.1678.

Join the Senior Nutrition Volunteer Corps. They are looking for volunteers to help in their Senior Nutrition Kitchen and to drive meals out to homebound seniors. Interested? Please contact Hans at 648-3035.

Call 658.4728 to join the weekend training programs to become an Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters  docent. Dress in period costumes and share the history of this landmark site. www.cityoventura.net/olivasadobe.

U.S. Premiere happens at California/Mexico border and Ventura

eXtras features Bruno and brother Odiseo, stars of Mexican stage and cinema.

eXtras is an adaptation of Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones, which won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and received three Tony Award nominations. In this new version by noted author, media personality and filmmaker Sabina Berman (four-time winner of Mexico’s National Playwriting Award), the locale has been shifted to a California/Mexico border town. When a Hollywood film company arrives to shoot a major motion picture, the villagers, including undocumented immigrants, see it as a chance to make their dreams come true.

The American debut of Mexico-based director Bruno Bichir (Ariel Award-winner), the production features Bruno and brother Odiseo, both stars of Mexican stage and cinema. The two play more than 15 funny, flawed characters – the director, the starlet, crew members, villagers, even cows. Filled with humor, wit, romance and pathos, this American premiere asks what it takes for us to play a leading role in fulfilling our own destiny. Come early and enjoy music composed and performed by 17-year-old rising music star Maya Burns and special guests – a mix of Ranchero, Corrido and Mexican Surfer Rock. The concert starts 30 minutes before curtain!

Previews
Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. ($25)
Thursday, April 14, at 8 p.m. and Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8 p.m. ($30)

Opening Night
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. ($150)

Regular performance times and prices can be found at http://www.rubicontheatre.org or 667.2900

Rubicon Theatre Company
1006 E. Main St.
Ticket Range: $25 – $54 ($150 for opening night including post-show reception)
Previews: $25-$30
Prices above do not include a $4 ticket service fee
Discounts Available for Groups of 10+

 

Vol. 9, No. 14 – April 13 – April 26, 2016 – On Vacation

While on vacation all of these Breeze readers were sure to take the paper with them to read all of the local news.

 

on vacation MooreBryan, Christine, Carter and Sedona Moore enjoying  Tahiti. Hilton Moorea Lagoon and Spa. Moorea is one of the islands of Tahiti. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and had black tip reef sharks swimming below our bungalow. Most amazing.

 

 

on vacation McMillianLinda McMillan with grandchildren Teagan 10  Jack 8 in Bechtel, CT with Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum born in Bechtel 1810

 

 

 

 

on vacation SorionoSORIANO David Soriano enjoying the Breeze in Palawan, Philippines. This was his first visit to the Philippines. He traveled with his two daughters and his nephew.

 

 

 

on vacation LangSuzanne Lang in the Turks and Caicos diving with the fishes/sharks/turtles/barracudas etc.

on vacation CodyCody on vacation with mom Dominique at “Talk Like a Pirate Day” in St Augustine Florida with an unknown pirate

 

Vol. 9, No. 14 – April 13 – April 26, 2016 – Forever Homes Wanted

scamp to adopt CABOHi: I’m  Shyla about 5-6 years old Shih Tzu mix.

I’m a really sweet girl looking for a nice home. Wouldn’t Scamp and I make a handsome couple? Call Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding for Dogs, 643-3647 or stop by 4692 Ventura Av. to meet me. I will be even prettier after I have been  groomed.

 

 

scamp to adopt CARLHi: I’m Cali a very sweet 1 1/2 year old Dachshund mix who was rescued from Animal Services where I was surrendered by my owners who were moving and I couldn’t go with them. I’m new to C.A.R.L.’s program and I’m thankful to be given a second chance at finding my forever home. I’m housebroken, good with people (including children) and other dogs. Please stop by and me meet, I may be the addition to your family you’ve been looking for.

 

Lulu and Phoebe were born just one day after their mother, Sadie, was rescued by Ventura County Animal Services after being abandoned in a park. Sadie gave birth to eight babies, all of whom thrived thanks to caring foster homes. While all of their siblings and Sadie herself have found loving homes, these sisters are still waiting for their forever family. Although these bunnies can be a bit shy at first, they respond well to attention and become more relaxed and trusting as they get to know their human companions. As a bonded pair, these girls must be adopted together. Interested adopters can visit Lulu and Phoebe at VCAS at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo and ask for ID numbers A601164 and A601166.