Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of their services, they host free monthly education classes throughout the county which include the following in Ventura:
Adult Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:30-8:00 pm. These groups are open to individuals who have experienced loss and are free of charge
Newly Bereaved Support Group Thursday, July 13th from 6-7:30. This monthly group is designed for adults who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and is free. These groups meet every 2nd Thursday of each month.
Joint Replacement Classes Thursday, July 6th from 1:00-2:00pm. You will learn what to expect before, during and after knee or hip replacement surgery and how to be an active participant in your care. These meetings are 1st Thursday of each month.
For information or to RSVP call Dinah Davis at 642-0239 ext. 739.
Monday, July 10th for both English and Spanish speaking. English 4:00-5:00 pm and Spanish 5:30-6:30 pm. You will learn what to expect before, during and after knee or hip replacement surgery and how to be an active participant in your care. For information or to RSVP call Dinah Davis at (805) 642-0239 ext. 739.
All classes at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association office, 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109. . Call 642-0239 for more information or email [email protected].
The 2017 Ventura Music Festival is still a few weeks away, which means you should get your tickets now to attend one or more, or all of the events they have lined up. The theme this year is “An American Season” with the grand finale staring the one and only Michael Feinstein featuring stories and songs from the great American songbook on Sunday, July 23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. There will be performances all week long at different venues; I’m particularly looking forward to Perla Batalla’s tribute to Leonard Cohen on Friday, July 21, at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center. All the event and ticket information can be found at VenturaMusicFestival.org.
In case you missed the memo, Roadshow Revival has moved from downtown Mission Park to Discovery this year, Saturday, July 1, with Los Lobos headlining the day. There will still be two stages with bands playing all day long and an after party indoors that evening (separate cover charge for each event). Roadshow Revival started out as a tribute to the man in black but has since evolved into a celebration of American roots music. You can find the full band line up and ticket information at RoadshowRevival.com.
The City of Ventura will once again celebrate the Fourth of July starting with the Pushem-Pullem Parade at 10 am followed by the 42nd annual street fair downtown. Several stages will provide live musical entertainment including such bands as Rin Kon Tiki, Pier 101, Rhythm 805, Big Adventure, Raised on Vinyl, and more. Then later in the day catch the fireworks show and family picnic at Ventura College sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ventura; gates open at 5 with the fireworks at about 9 pm with entertainment including live music in between. The Rotary Club donates 100% of the event’s net proceeds to benefit charitable community programs in Ventura.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has released their latest CD entitled Louie Louie Louie, a tribute to three musical giants, Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. The entire CD from start to finish demonstrates Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s love, admiration and first-class musicianship in honoring the three Louies. I’m incredibly proud to include this one in my private music collection.
Quick notes: Jodi Farrell and TreCoustics played their final show at Grapes and Hops Friday, June 16; Congratulations to Topa Mountain Winery as they celebrate their one-year anniversary on June 25 with live music from Orgone and the Bryan Titus Trio; Ventura Theater announced Queens of the Stone Age will play there August 10; and don’t forget next month it’s Surf Rodeo July 15 and 16.
Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.
We commonly hear different things from different people about facts and figures. In today’s world we are never quite sure what is opinion and what is accurate fact, In the following article I will be addressing some of the common myths that we hear surrounding Long Term Care. Hopefully this will help with some clarity and answer some questions for you.
Myth: Long Term Care insurance only covers Care in a nursing facility
Fact: Long term care insurance can provide benefits for your care in the following setting: your own home, adult day care, hospice care, residential care facility or a nursing benefit.
Myth: There is a government program that will take care of me.
Fact: Medi-Cal (Medicaid) is a government program that will pay for certain long term care services. However, eligibility for Medi-Cal requires you meet state-specific poverty guidelines. Medicare is a senior health insurance plan that covers skilled care designed to improve and individuals’ health condition. It does not cover custodial care.
Myth: Long Term care is only for old people or end of life care.
Fact: Accidents and chronic illness can happen at any age and can include the need for extended custodial care. The availability and cost of long term care insurance are based on your health and age at time of application. Planning ahead can pay off.
Myth: I do not need Long Term Care Insurance. I have health insurance.
Fact: Long Term Care is the assistance, care of services a person needs when they are unable to perform basic activities of daily living – such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, or continence. Most long term care is due to a chronic illness and is progressive in nature with the need for care often growing overtime. This type of care is not covered by health insurance plans, which are designed to cover skilled or acute care needed to return someone to good health.
Some of these myths may apply to you and your family. As you explore this type of protect for yourself, a friend or a family member make sure you talk to a licensed individual. Some individuals will only represent one company (captive agents) and some will represent many (Brokers). Whichever route you choose make sure that you discuss your options with a trusted family member while making sure that option is right for you and your family.
This multidisciplinary collection of abstract work features 23 artists hailing from the United States to Australia, each selected for their deliberate deviation from representational art. These artist’s theoretical compositions though dissimilar, reflect the social, emotional and intellectual preoccupations in all areas of modern culture.
An ambitious and unexpected exhibit, Departure Theory is a diverse medley of contemporary abstracts including a large scale hanging installation, geometric sculpture and conceptual art.
H Gallery
1793 East Main Street
Hours: Weds -Sat 1-5p
Betty Jane Mason, 92 – posed as Rosie the Riveter for a unique 2018 calendar featuring residents of The Patrician, a senior retirement home park. Betty actually did work as a riveter in the 1940s. John Sepulveda, 79, also a resident, began this project with the fun vision to have 12 different residents from the park pose as different characters. Everyone had a great time with the photo shoot and now they have calendars for 2018 to show their friends and family for years to come.
Musical Theatre “Hairspray” Camp 7-14 years 6/26-6/30 M-F 9 am-4 pm $180+$15 materials fee #8548 Put on your dancing shoes, drama faces, and get ready to sing and dance your way through a magical celebration of “Hairspray”! to perform for family and friends at BVP, Friday, 6:30-8:30 pm. $15 cash production fee includes practice CD, song sheets & camp t-shirt.
Exploring Oil Pastels 7-12 years 6/26-6/30 M-F 9 am-12 pm $150 #8554 Learn how to transfer images without tracing, make spatial connections through drawing, and practice many technical applications of oil pastel. All supplies are provided. Please bring a snack and water. Instructor Ashley Konzmann.
Capturing Color Art 8-15 years $120 per week 6/26-6/28 M-W 9 am-12 pm Wild Animals #8612 Push your creativity and understanding of art into a new direction! Work in a variety of mediums including watercolors, acrylics, pencils, mixed media, print making, mosaics and sculpture. All supplies are included in the cost of class. At Red Brick Art located at 4601 Telephone Road #112 (Telemark Business Center).
Ghost Investigating Camp I 8-14 years 6/26-6/30 M-F 9 am-12 pm $135 #8562 Organize a ghost hunt at this haunted landmark, collect psychic data, conduct interviews and publish your findings with paranormal expert Richard Senate at the Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr.
Musical Theater “Beauty and the Beast” Camp 6-9 years 6/26-6/30 M-F 1-4 pm $130 #8629 Campers will enjoy dancing, singing and acting along with crafts and other fun activities to the Beauty and the Beast theme. Camp held at Billy Clower Dance Studio, 75 MacMillian Ave. in Ventura.
Beach Yoga 16 years-Adult 6/27-7/25 Tu/Th 9:00-10:10 am $85 #8949 Increase flexibility, tone the lungs and instill peace with classic Hatha-style breathing and postures, for all levels. Park on Martha’s Vineyard Ct. by Pierpont School. Bring large towel, yoga mat, sunglasses and/or hat. Please wear sunscreen. Instructor Nisahna Engel. No class 7/4. To register call (805) 658-4726.
Flamenco Dance 18 years-adult 7/5-7/26 W 7:30-8:30 pm $75 #9068 Learn Spain’s passionate gypsy dance form and its cultural significance as you build up your flexibility, grace, fitness and confidence. Instructor Wendy Castellanos. Classes held at Namba, 47 S Oak St. in Ventura. To register call (805) 658-4726.
Fairytales in the Park for Families 7/8 Saturday 4pm FREE Fairytales in the Park is celebrating its 23nd season! Join us at Barranca Vista Park for a production of The Shoemaker and the Elves. Performances are the 2nd Saturday of every month through September. Bring a blanket, picnic and low lawn chairs. For more information call 654-7553.
All held Barranca Vista Park, 7050 E Ralston St unless noted. Call 658-4726 to register, if you already have an ACTIVENET account online, visit www.cityofventura.net. Check out hundreds more on the web-site.
Focus on the Masters has highlighted where art begins — with an artist. Gallerist Khaled Al Awar, a 1970 emigrant from Lebanon, moved to Ojai in 1982. He established the Primavera Gallery which features international and local artists, both individually and in group shows. Khaled’s dedication to the arts and devotion to community has earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts from the City of Ojai. Please join Donna Granata and Khaled Al Awar discuss the importance of galleries in furthering an artist’s career. To learn about the Primavera Gallery, visit www.PrimaveraFineArt.com
Make your reservation today! www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or 653.2501. $10 for the general public, $5 for students and seniors, and free to Focus on the Masters Members. Not a member? Sign up today at www.FocusOnTheMasters.com.
The Artist Spotlight is open to students attending as a class assignment free of charge. Faculty and students are requested to make a reservation.
“It’s nice to know we can reach Social Security even if vacationing at the Is of The Dolls”
by Essie Landry Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area
Summer is here and millions of vacationers are packing their bags to visit a new locale and soak up some sunshine. You might be traveling quite a ways. You’re used to staying connected to important information like your bank accounts and social networks, especially on the go. Social Security is there in the same way — easily accessible when you’re away from your home or office.
When you’re going on vacation and want to be sure your Social Security benefits arrive, use my Social Security. When you open a personal and secure my Social Security account, you can access it on your terms. We put you in control of your financial future.
Other things available to you on your account:
Get a benefit verification letter stating that:
You receive retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare benefits; or
You never received Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare;
You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them. (The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year.); or
You applied for benefits but haven’t received an answer yet.
There’s also more you can do with your my Social Security account. We’re always adding new features and resources to make your life easier and give you greater control over your benefits. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind the my Social Security portal provides a secure service delivery channel that allows us to provide detailed status information about your claim without requiring a confirmation number.
With the new Application Status, you can see:
the Re-entry number for in-progress online applications;
detailed information about the current status of the application or appeal;
the location where your claim is being processed; and
scheduled hearing information for appeals.
Whether you’re vacationing or on a staycation, Social Security’s online services are at your fingertips. With an easy-to-access my Social Security account, you can use our multiple online services while barefoot on the beach. How convenient is that? You don’t even have to put your lemonade down at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
Dr. Amy Vlazny of Ohana Pet Hospital reviewing a patient’s barium radiograph study.
Our beautiful beachside community is home to thousands of pets and dog walking-cat snuggling-bird smooching pet parents. Fortunately, it is also home to outstanding veterinary care—including almost thirty female veterinarians. If you are looking for veterinary care for your pet you may want to search – emergency vet near me – to find about where you local vets. Nationwide, veterinary schools report as much as 75 % of all veterinary medical students are currently women. If you are interested in joining them and becoming a vet then there are plenty of Animal training courses that will get you started in that career. What attracts women to this profession and how has Ventura been fortunate enough to attract so many?
Dr. Sarah Gray of Emergency Veterinary Care setting up the anesthesia machine for a patient’s surgical procedure.
Dr. Janis Shinkawa, one of the founders of Ohana Pet Hospital says she was a rescuer of birds at a very young age, but didn’t have the confidence to become a doctor. “I started out as a CPA at Ernst and Young in Hawaii and loved it. However, my calling to work with animals continued to nag at me.”
Dr. Shinkawa came here for an internship at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group of Ventura (VMSG) and co-founded Ohana in 2012 along with Dr. Jill Muraoka, Dr. Nicci Quinn and Dr. Kate Byrne. “We thought it was important to keep talented doctors in the community,” states Dr. Muraoka.
Eight of the eleven doctors at the all-female practice have completed a rigorous medical and surgical internship. “Ventura has a lot of exceptional and caring veterinarians. It’s a great place for pet lovers.” Dr. Shinkawa hopes more women will strive to own their own practice. “Our industry is becoming more corporate. Having more privately owned veterinary practices will maintain the highest quality and service for our patients and clients.”
Dr. Shelly Wilson, founder of The Animal Doctor clinic says that she too finds working with animals rewarding. Dr. Wilson was only three or four years old when she decided she wanted to be an animal doctor. “When I see the relationships that people have with their animals and how deeply important they are and the happiness they bring, it’s awesome to know that I can support that in some way and be a part of that bond.”
The first woman veterinarian in Ventura, Dr. Karen Moore, opened Moore Veterinary Care in 1986. “When I was growing up and adults would ask, ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’, my answer, ‘I want to be a vet!’ would perplex everyone. Their brow would wrinkle up and they’d look at me and say, ‘why do you want to join the military?’ Think about that, no one could imagine a girl wanting to become a veterinarian!”
Dr. Amy Vlazny says she was a shy kid who was more comfortable around animals. “I loved biology but realized as I got older that I wanted to go into a service-oriented profession rather than being cooped up in a lab all day. Human medicine didn’t really appeal to me because it seemed so narrow and specialized. I found the diversity of cases in veterinary general medicine to be more exciting.” Dr. Vlazny says the best part about veterinary medicine is that she is constantly challenged and enjoys that each case is different. Dr. Moore agrees, “No two days are ever the same between the various maladies presented, and many different skill sets are developed and utilized to resolve them. It’s also a constantly evolving profession.”
Emergency Veterinary Care doctor Sarah Gray said she always loved science and animals. Board-certified veterinarians, Dr. Gray and Dr. Nancy Scott founded EVC in 2016 as a small animal emergency hospital supporting local veterinarians’ clients with urgent care seven days a week. Dr. Scott says she began her journey because she was more comfortable with sick animals than sick people, but found that working with pet parents has become her favorite part. The emergency hospital is open evenings until midnight and treats mainly cats and dogs. “We see a lot of vomiting, diarrhea, trauma and acute respiratory issues.” Dr. Gray also takes calls for a national pet poison hotline and specializes in toxicity and poison control. “We also handle post-ops for surgeries and do overnight care for other vets.”
What is the best part about modern veterinary medicine? According to Dr. Wilson it is the technology, “So many new capabilities, procedures, solutions, treatments are becoming available! There is almost nothing we can’t do for our pets that we can do in people!” Wilson says dogs and cats suffering from crippling arthritis can now be successfully treated in several different ways and live years longer than they ever have. Many cancers can be successfully treated to allow remission times of several years while maintaining an excellent quality of life. Cataract surgery is available for dogs and are many specialty facilities now that provide MRI, CT scanning, radiation therapies, and physical rehabilitation.
Are you ready to become an entrepreneur, or expand your existing small business? Afraid to “go it alone,” or unsure how to proceed? WEV’s training programs guide you in taking the next step. Attend a free 1-hour orientation, where you’ll meet a WEV representative that will help you determine if SET, EXPLORE, or another WEV program is right for you!
WEV’s business training classes are offered in English and Spanish throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Free orientations are held throughout the year and are required for enrollment in a training program.
Orientation locations are subject to change. For more information, and to register for an upcoming orientation, visit WEV’s Web site at http://www.wevonline.org/orientations.
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