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Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 – April 25, 2017 – Forever Homes Wanted

Busby

Hi: I’m Busby and I’m  one of the staff and volunteer favorites because I am so sweet. I have been in the little dog play groups and has charmed my way into many laps. I can be found in kennel 904. Ventura County Animal Services – Simi Valley location – 670 W. Los Angeles Ave.Busby A659146

Copper

Hi: I’m Copper a gorgeous 8 year old Chow mix rescued from a shelter. I’m a very friendly and engaging senior who is all about love and affection. Some dogs are best described as playmates, others are best friends, companions, protectors or therapy dogs. I’m all of those things, but in a word, I can best be described as a soul mate. When I look at you, it’s deep and knowing as if I’m taking in the very core of you.  If I sound like the girl for you, stop by and meet me! Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. Call 644-7387 for more information.

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 – April 25, 2017 – Scamp Club

Hi: I’m Stewart, an 8 year old Congo African Gray Parrot. If I’m lucky I might live to be 80 years old! I really like children because I have the intelligence of the average five-year-old, and I like people that speak different languages.

Every night I stretch and say “Good Night Sweetheart” to my mom, Georgia. I need 8-10 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night! My mom feeds me all kinds of vegetables, fruits and nuts and she makes me toys too!

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 – April 25, 2017 – Person to Person

by Jennifer Tipton

What is your favorite free thing to do in Ventura?

Nicole Olgy
age 22
Employee at Alejandro’s Salon
“Honestly, my favorite thing has always been the Ventura Pier and the whole promenade – it’s my happy place.”

 

Cija Cadiente
age 36
Caregiver
“Hiking at Arroyo Verde Park, we just had all that rain and the flowers are beautiful there!”

 

 

Ray Bender
age 61
Business Owner
“I guess I’d have to say going to the beach.”

 

 

Penny Allen
age 73
Retired from the travel business
“I like to drive downtown and look at all the lovely antique stores, boutiques and restaurants – I just love to go downtown!”

 

Ron Dallas
age 73
Retired Engineer
“I like to go along the beach at Surfer’s Point and enjoy the view, the air and the atmosphere.”

SCAN helping to keep you healthy

Seated chair yoga exercises increase strength and flexibility.

Join the “Yoga for Seniors” class at the SCAN Health & Wellness Center in Ventura located at 6633 Telephone. Instructor Lynn Thurston guides seniors through seated chair yoga exercises to increase their strength and flexibility. During the yoga class on Monday, April 17 at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., a very special visitor, Peter Rabbit will be visiting the classes.

De-Stress with Guided Meditation

Looking for a way to de-stress at the end of the day? A new class to help calm the mind and soothe the nervous system starts this spring at the SCAN Health & Wellness Center in Ventura. “Guided Meditation for Stress Relief” is scheduled for Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. started April 6. This free, six-week class features a variety of meditation techniques to improve your mood, sleep, focus and overall general health. To register, please call 805-658-0365.

Improve Balance with free Better Bones Class

Join a new free, Better Bones class at the SCAN Health & Wellness Center in Ventura. Use the latest techniques to build your bones in new and improved ways. Started Friday, April 7, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., this 10-week class focuses on balance, strength and flexibility. Better Bones, tau

The Lester Tong Visualization Center

3-D demonstration held at College Applied Science Center.

On March 23 a dedication of the Lester Tong Visualization Center at Ventura College Applied Science Center was held.  This 75-seat classroom utilizes a state-of-the-art 3-D dual rear projector system onto an 8′ tall glass “touch screen” where the viewing audience wear powered 3-D glasses.  A 3-D demonstration was held.

Lester Tong worked at the Ventura County Community College District Office and in the Information Technology department at Ventura College for over 30 years. He was dedicated to serving the campus and the community.  Retiring in 2016, Mr. Tong continues his devotion to service in Ventura County by volunteering at various non-profit organizations.

The son of Cantonese immigrants, Lester became a first-generation college student, receiving his B.S. in Business Administration from Pacific Union College in 1971. Lester attributes his success in life to the education he received. He is grateful for an education which created many opportunities for him, including his career at Ventura College.

His passion for education inspired him to leave a lasting impact at Ventura College by creating an endowment for the Ventura College Promise, a program that covers the enrollment costs for the first year at Ventura College.

The District Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the naming of the Ventura College Visualization Center: The Lester Tong Visualization Center.

CMHS to hold advance directive awareness event

Community Memorial Health System is holding its “Great Advance Directive Awareness Event” on Wednesday, April 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County.

An advance directive, also known as living will, personal directive, medical directive or advance decision, is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity.

Jim Hornstein, M.D., CMHS’ Chair of the Bioethics Committee, will moderate the latest seminar in its 2017 “Ethics in Healthcare” series. The event is for people 18 and over. Experts, including palliative care, social services, quality care and CMHS residents, will be available to answer questions and help participants fill out their advance directives for free. A notary public also will be on site.

There will be refreshments, raffle prizes, music and giveaways, and the first 200 people who complete their advance directive will receive a free gift.

Registration is free but reservations are required. To secure reservations visit cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, along with the Centers for Family Health serving various communities within and located in Ventura County.

50 years as a secular preschool

by Marion Levin-Welch    M.A. Director Early Childhood Education

Children’s World Preschool at Temple Beth Torah will be celebrating their 50 years as a secular preschool. The school was started back in 1967 as a non-denominational preschool ensuring that a quality program was offered to the community regardless of personal beliefs.

Thousands of children have graduated from Children’s World over those years. Some of the  teachers  are now teaching the children of the children. Our campus has grown and we offer great programming for children ages two to six. We are a Nationally Accredited school, something that was started by Weitz  Chatenever many years ago in partnership with the National Association for the Education of Young Children based in Washington DC . Millie Seidler was the first director at the preschool and Weitz Chatenever the second.

Please come and join us for an afternoon of celebration and see your previous teachers, fellow students, see old photos of yourself and enjoy drinks and snacks for the occasion. We will have music, fun activities, pictures and so much more.  It is an opportunity to see friends you may not have seen in years.

Sunday, April 30 from 1pm to 3 pm in the social hall. 7620 Foothill Rd. For further information call  647-3798.