| Senior Enrichment Center 18255 Victory Blvd
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 705-2345
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Adult Day Care
17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-6625
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17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-6377
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Trending at ONEgeneration
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Meals for Home Bound Seniors: Stories from the road that Touch Our Hearts
A thankful client called in on Thanksgiving Day and left this message: "Oh, Hi, My name is D....... and I want to thank to this ONEgeneration for this
wonderful food that they send me today and the people who I met today, they came to my door. I thank you very, very, very much and God Bless you all. That's why I called, to say thank you. Ok, thank you very much. Have a nice Thanksgiving, bye bye."
Holiday Highlights for Adult Day Care:
12/9 ARC Bell Choir - this is a very popular event where their bell choir performs as an intergenerational performance at 10:30am
12/13 - Holiday Sing along with Ms. Berry at 1:40pm
12/14 - Visit from a Firefighter for Firefighters Day at 1:40pm
12/15 - Intergenerational program with clowns at 10:30am
12/21 - Birthday celebration with Winfield (one man band)
12/22 - Santa visits at 2pm
12/30 - New Year's Eve celebration at 1:40pm with entertainment
"Harold's Help Desk"
Are you in need of assistance? Stop by
Harold's Help Desk at ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center. Carla will be able to assist you at the center on Mondays and Wednesdays form 8:30am -5:00pm. Feel free to give her a call at 818-708-6624.
Massage Therapy
Did you know that every Wednesday you can come by Our Senior Enrichment Center to get an amazing chair Massage by Maria from
9:30am-12pm? The fee is $3.00. We are at 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335
Do you need a Podiatrist?
Please call to make an appointment to see Dr.Belczyk. He is at the Senior Enrichment Center every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm by appointment only. This month he is there Thursday, September 15th.
Our number 818-705-2345
Looking for Part-time Employment or a Roommate?
Visit our Employment and Shared Housing Bulletin Boards at our Senior Enrichment Center
at 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335
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Ways to Support ONEgeneration
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Click on the Ralphs logo to link your rewards card to contribute donations to ONEgeneration. This will not affect your personal rewards. Log in, then go to the Community Contributions program and select ONEgeneration.
You must re-register each year for ONEgeneration to continue to receive donations.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
- Help at our Encino Farmers Market any Sunday from 7am to 1pm
- Deliver a meal to a homebound senior
- Help in a Childcare Classroom
- Teach a class at the Senior Center
- Help in the office and more....
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Did You Know That You
Can Rent Our
ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center for Your Next Event?
Occupancy is 450 persons, and we have approximately 66 available parking spaces. The auditorium is 4,800 sq ft while all of OSEC is approximately 12,000 sq ft. Includes chairs and tables.
A Great Place to Host:
Bar Mitzvahs Anniversaries Quinceaneras Wedding Celebrations Birthdays Meetings and more...
For information regarding rentals at the Senior
Center
please call (818) 705-2345
18255 Victory Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
(Corner of Victory/Etiwanda adjacent to Reseda Park)
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For all other ONEgeneration rental
opportunities
including parking lot space please contact Adam at (818) 708-6637.
And remember, your rental fees will help support our programs.
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Looking to advertise your business
to the community?
You can have a booth at our weekly Encino Farmers Market. Now accepting vendor applications. Over 2,000 community members attend the market each week. The vendor fee is $100 for Business Vendors (non-sales vendors). There is a limit of 2 vendors per week.
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Do You Have Questions About Medicare's Open Enrollment Period?
See our Partner Paul Davis' Ad at the bottom of this page.
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We are Benefit and Risk Management architects and experts, continually working to gain knowledge of your inner working and needs, we have the tools and staff to support the most comprehensive of programs. Given our reputation as client centric and our expertise, FOY's ability to underwrite and negotiate assures excellent results for our clients.
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WEST-VAL PHARMACY
~Open Every Day ~Fast Delivery
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Prescription Flavoring Program
- Prescription Compounding Specialists
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Places to go, people to meet, things to do and discover in the Greater Los Angeles area for those energetic on the go active group of people over 60
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| Advertise in our Electronic Newsletter! ONEgeneration is a non-profit organization located in Van Nuys since 1978, serving seniors, children and families in our community. Our newsletter goes out to more than 5,000 community members each month. Advertisements will be electronic, printable, in color and linked to your website! Printed versions are available at both ONEgeneration locations. Contact Sue Sexton ssexton@onegeneration.org |
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Advertising in ONEgeneration newsletter does not imply endorsement by ONEgeneration.
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We Are Proud Members of the Following Organizations:
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Message From Our CEO:
Many people are looking for JOY in the holiday season. We at ONEgeneration are blessed to experience it daily. Moments of JOY string along to make up our days whether in our adult day care, childcare, our senior enrichment center or on the road visiting home bound seniors. Our joy comes from seeing the smile on the face of a senior when a child asks them for additional help on an art project. We experience the joy of a senior remembering the past while singing along with a visiting performer. We transcend the worries outside our walls when we dance along with the seniors at the Halloween Dance. We are inspired to see the endurance of seniors as they stay in step with the Zumba teacher for the whole class. Our hearts are filled with warmth when we see a senior waiting for our doors to open in the morning after taking two buses to get to our senior center to spend the day and to have a hot lunch. We are humbled to deliver meals to seniors who can no longer drive as they share their stories of life long achievements and heartbreak. We are enriched when we meet amazing partners in the community whose passion is to strive for excellence in senior healthcare and healthy and safe aging in place. We are honored to know the compassionate and loving caretakers who drive their loved ones to day care and who are ready to continue the care when they return home.
We are proud to be part of the ONEgeneration legacy and are so grateful to you, our sponsors who allow us to be here each day. Your donations whether monetary, pantry items, thrift store inventory or volunteer hours allow the work to go on and the moments of joy to continue. We at ONEgeneration wish you much JOY and peace in this holiday season.
Eva Goetz
ONEgeneration
CEO & President
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Get in Your End of Year Donations by Giving to ONEgeneration During Our Annual Appeal.
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All programs will be
closed on the following dates:
Friday December 23rd
Monday December 26th
Tuesday December 27th
Monday January 2nd
Encino Farmers Market: Sunday December 25th Sunday January 1st
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Dr. David Stern's Expert Corner -
Dementia and Alzheimer's 
Years ago, before I became a geriatrician, I visited my aunt and uncle in San Diego. On their kitchen counter, I saw more than twenty medicine bottles, some prescription, some over the counter herbals. These all belonged to my aunt. My uncle's pill bottles were in the cabinet above. I asked them to tell me what the pills were and what they were for. The response was spotty. As I reviewed them, I saw that some were redundant, some not needed at all.
I spend time with every new patient, reviewing each medication taken and making sure that each medication is appropriate. I call it "validating the medication regimen". The body changes as it ages: kidney function decreases, liver function decreases. The body's ability to cleanse itself of medication and toxins slows down. Older people often take several medications simultaneously and, as a result, the risk of drug interactions and adverse side effects increases. Additionally, there are specific problems for people with dementia. Certain medications, such as antihistamines and antispasmotics may damage cognition and may lead to acute onset of confusion.
Familiarity with the Beers Criteria, a list of potentially inappropriate medication for use in older adults, is essential when a doctor is treating elderly patients. After evaluating the medications the patient is taking, the doctor can consider adding new ones. Once it has been determined that the existing medications are appropriate, it is time to consider use of the medications that are FDA approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia. There are still only two general classes of medication that have been approved. No medications will prevent or reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease, but there are medications that may slow the rate of progressive memory loss. I will write, about them, and about other approaches to treatment, in my next article.
Dr. Stern serves as the Medical Director of ONEgeneration's Adult Day Healthcare Program. He reviews participant care plans and makes recommendations for enhanced care. If you have ideas for future article topics please contact ONEgeneration. Dr. Stern is available as needed for consultation on medical concerns.
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December is a busy month for all of us, the holidays, the parties, the shopping but don't forget you can shop at the farmers market for a great selection of gifts and the freshest food you will find for your holiday tables while also supporting your local economy. The ONEgeneration Encino Farmers Market has a wonderful craft area with one-of-a-kind jewelry items, clothing, handmade soaps and candles and lots more.
Still in season are persimmons, pomegranates, and pears. Gene Etheridge of Etheridge Farms will have his famed organic Murcott Mandarins, and also my favorites, Mayer Lemons.
Sunday December 10th we will have a booth open from our Thrift Store with unique items. 100% of the proceeds from these previously owned items supports ONEgeneration's senior services.
Every Sunday 8 am til 1 pm
This year the market will be closed Dec 25th and Jan 1st so shop early for the best deals
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Thanksgiving Meal Delivery!
This year 57 volunteers delivered hot turkey dinners with all the trimmings to 150 homebound seniors on Thanksgiving Day.
Thank you to all of the Board Members, families and community supporters that started their holiday morning off by delivering a hot holiday meal. After returning from their deliveries volunteers reported that so many of the frail older adults that lived alone were instantly cheered by the visit and were so appreciative of the company and special meal delivery.
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ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center
Class of the Month
Beginning Tap and Jazz Wednesdays from 9 til 10 am with Instructor Lauren in MP3 is an amazing way to dance, have fun and stay moving! At the beginning of class every one warms up by doing some simple tap moves to get the feet, ankles and legs working. Next, the group went up on stage and started practicing a routine they are learning for the upcoming Christmas Show. They practice for about an hour and do it with beautiful smiles on their faces! If you want to dance and have fun, then I definitely recommend stopping by and dancing it up with these amazing ladies!
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ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center
Senior Story of the Month
When Linda first had a stroke it meant she had to think about what she wanted to do with her life. She went into early retirement and found herself needing something more. Luckily, a friend of hers who attends ONEgeneration told her about it and Linda decided that she wanted to see this amazing place for herself.
Before coming here, Linda had rais
ed three beautiful children
and then had been an office manager of a Hallmark store in Northridge for 15 years!
Linda is at ONEgeneration all the time. She loves to keep busy so you can find her at activities like our "Rummykub", "Un-zip Your Lip", "Navigating Hope", "World Issues" or at a Writing Class. On top of her busy schedule, three times a month you will find her at different Poetry Reading in various libraries.
Linda is a down to
earth, sweet and caring woman so don't be afraid to go up and talk to her!
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SHARE Project
Sending Help And Real Essentials
Our annual "adopt a senior" program has exceeded expectations this year. It's truly heart warming to see how many new community members decided to join in this year and give to a senior in need. Due to this overwhelming compassion and generosity we have given our 161 senior profiles to donors. These donors have received a brief bio about their senior and a small list of suggested items that would help a low income senior live independently such as a new cane, batteries for their hearing aid or simple household items.
Thank you to the new companies and their employees that committed to helping this year including Planet Art, The Montage Hotel Beverly Hills, Clumeck Stern Schenkelberg & Getzoff and Yahoo!
Please see our January newsletter for photos and more information about this years wonderful SHARE Project.
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Senior Center Master Class
L
ast month we hosted a very special Master Class on Music at ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center taught by Mezzo-Soprano Kellie Egging. Our seniors learned healthy vocal production in singing and speaking and sang along to jazz favorites.
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Updates in Childcare!
We are very excited to announce that childcare will be going through some exciting renovations! During the week of the Thanksgiving closure, bathrooms in the Butterfly, Roaring Lions, Sea Turtles, Busy Bees classrooms started renovations. We are very excited that are bathrooms will be equipped with automatic sinks and hand dryers. The bathrooms are receiving new flooring, fresh paint, new sinks and toilets.
We are also very elated that the laminate floors in the Dinosaurs and Dragons were replaced with hardwood flooring!
Additionally, we are also working on securing a vendor who will replace our artificial turf and rubber padding.
And finally, as we are expanding in numbers, and therefore, working on attaining a third bungalow! Please stay tuned for details.
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December Tributes and Dedications
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In Recognition:
From Edward & Ruth Phelps
Joanne McColloch & Joe Siracusa
For the wonderful warmth and fun they bring to dance class
From
Patricia Wile & Phyllis Rosenberg
My Beloved Wife
For your good work
Natalie Mirkovich
From Kenneth & Iva Kang
Eva Goetz
Who brilliantly continues to lead
ONEgeneration on a successful path
From Doritt & Sig Diamond
Pat Johnson
Who is an outstanding, inspiring instructor
From Janet House
Bob & Dawn Hromadka
From Ann Deane
John C. Beck M.D.
From Dan Osterweil M.D.
Margot Lipshitz
In honor of her 98th Birthday
In Memory:
Maria Hodgson
From Carole & Stu Zimring
From Carole & Stu Zimring
From Gloria & Joel Pollack
Montana, My Sweet Cat,
in a better place
From Miriam Feigenson
Dr. Harry Okanaian
From Stephanie Milka
Gary A. Lucchese, PHD
From Jean Lucchese
To make a tribute on behalf of a loved one or to a ONEgeneration supporter please contact Sue at (818) 708-4756 or ssexton@ONEgeneration.org.
Donations will be followed by a personalized message in our upcoming newsletter and message on your behalf will be sent directly to the family.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE
SENIOR ENRICHMENT CENTER:
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Healthy Brain Lifestyle Workshop Presented by UCLA, Friday December 9th, 10 - 11 am.
- Stroke / Thyroid Screening Provided by Vital Scan, Tuesday December 13th, 10 am - 12 pm. Free, click here for more info.
- Life Line Free Phone Presentation, Wednesday, December 14th and 28th, 11 am - 2 pm. Call 818-705-2345 for more info.
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Successful Food Drive!
Thank you to the employees of Keller Williams Encino-Sherman Oaks office for collecting over six carts of nonperishable food. The food collected will be distributed to the homebound seniors that receive a hot prepared meal during the week, as an additional food source for weekend meals. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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2017 New Year Save The Dates
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- Annual Senior Symposium, Saturday, May 20th, ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center. Over 80 vendors.
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Announcing The 2017 Enriching Lives
Award Gala Honorees
Every year, ONEgeneration celebrates deserving accomplishments at our annual Enriching Lives Gala and on
Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Skirball Cultural Center
, we are excited to be doing so once again!
We will present the
"Enriching Lives Award" to
Allan Cutrow and
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP in recognition of Allan's personal dedication to civic engagement, to the non-profit sector, and the firm's 108 year history and commitment to philanthropy.
To acknowledge the leadership and the support he provides to non-profit organizations in the San Fernando Valley and applaud his role in CRESA's corporate philanthropy, ONEgeneration will present the
"Leadership Award" to
Rick Pearson and
CRESA.
For more than 20 years, the National Charity League, San Fernando Valley Chapter, has donated thousands of volunteer hours and tens of thousands of dollars to ONEgeneration. In recognition of this dedication and support we will present to them the "Share the Care Award."
If you or your company are interested in being a sponsor for this event please click here for more information.
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