Kick off November with beneficial programs at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center

Registration is available for a host of free and low-cost programs at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Senior Mentors Needed
Give one hour to get a student going/focused on math homework at Newhart School. Choose Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday 3:30pm to 4:30 pm to help a kid get started on a successful school year. Show that you care with encouragement. Call 470-3036 to participate.

Cell Phone Clinic
Second Wednesday /4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Receive step by step instruction on the operations of your cell phone. Supervised members of the City’s Student Activity Committee will assist. Service begins September 10.
By appointment only -  advanced registration required .

Brain Health
Wednesdays
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Use physical movement to promote mental activity while having fun with balance activities, partners, language, rhythm and more. Grow brain cells. (Sponsored by Healthy at Home).
Free

Computer Classes
Fridays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fridays 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
$15 per class

Computer Basics
November 4
Buying tips, buzzwords, using the mouse, keyboard functions and shortcuts, copy/paste.

Intro to the Internet
November 18
Passwords, websites, email, search engines, shopping and bill paying.

Living Well with Diabetes
3rd Thursdays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Local health care professionals present timely information to help diabetics live life to the fullest.
November 17 / Foot Care – Arshia Roohian, DPM
Free (registration required)

Come to the Medicare Marketplace
Tuesday, November 1
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This will be your “one-stop” Medicare information meeting. Hear about upcoming changes for Medicare 2012 from OC Council on Aging HICAP and meet with vendors of local Medicare plans. This one workshop will clarify Medicare choices for 2012.
Free

Flu & Pneumonia Shots
Thursday November 3
10:00am – 2:00pm
Flu shots (for those 60+) and Pneumonia shots (for those 50+) will be given as vaccine is available.  (drive-through shots for handicapped.)
Free

Constitution 102
Thursdays November 3, 10 & 17
4:00 pm
Retired history teacher Bob Hayes continues this series on the founding documents of our country.  Focus is on the Bill of Rights, Supreme Court decisions and current events that have influenced the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.  All will receive a copy of the Constitution and handouts.  Registration is required and space is limited.

Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment
Tuesday November 8
9:00 am
This year the Medicare annual open enrollment period runs October 15th through December 7th. Council on Aging HICAP counselors will offer free one-on-one assistance to choose the drug plan that fits your medical needs. An appointment is required.

Protecting Your Investments in U.S. Savings Bonds
Tuesday November 15
10:00 am
Savings bonds currently earn 40 different interest rates. Learn about cashing the wrong bond; bond value; when bonds stop earning interest; taxes on earned interest; using investments for retirement or college. Presented by Edward Daoud Ph D, MBA.
Free (registration required)

The Braille Institute Presents: Macular Degeneration
Thursday November 17
10:00 am
Judith Delgado, Director of the Discovery Eye Foundation’s Macular Degeneration Partnership will provide information to patients and families on the latest research and will answer your questions regarding age-related macular degeneration at this free seminar.
Free (registration required)

Is It Grief or Depression?
Thursday November 17
2:00 pm
Grief and sadness are inevitable as are occasional “holiday blues” but they don’t last long or keep us from functioning.  Dr. Bill Hoy will discuss the difference between expected sadness and more serious clinical depression and ways to prevent sadness from becoming depression.
Free (registration required)

Annual Thanksgiving Feast
Wednesday November 23
11:30 am
Seniors can enjoy the festive celebration of a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Reservation required by November 16.  Call 470-3063.
$4 / Seniors
$5.50 / Non-Seniors (suggested donation)

Health Care Fraud
Tuesday November 29
10:00 am
Before you tap Medicare arbitrarily, learn the potential of local fraud.  Billions of dollars are lost each year so don’t get caught in fraud (co-sponsored by local HICAP and national SMP.)
Free (registration required)

For more information on any of these programs, please call (949) 470-3062.