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Information Links:
Senior Enrichment Center
Partnership Opportunities
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Adult Daycare
Grandparents As Parents
Encino Farmers Market
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Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day
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ONEgeneration will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018
in observance of
Labor Day.
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Happy Intergenerational Month 2018 ❤
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Every day at ONEgeneration we celebrate Intergenerational connections but each September in honor of Intergenerational Month we add special Intergenerational activities such as a science presentation, a pancake breakfast, dress up tea party, an educational performance and a field game day. Watch for our October Newsletter to see the photos.
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Happy Grandparents Day 2018
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When Nisa first started attending ONEgeneration’s Intergenerational Daycare Center, she was hesitant to participant in activities because she wasn't confident in her ability to speak English. Nisa, an immigrant from Thailand, soon acclimated to the multicultural climate at ONEgeneration and now looks forward to coming to the Daycare every day. Her favorite activities are IGP and Bingo. IGP is short for Intergenerational Programs whereby the children of our Childcare join the seniors in our Adult Daycare in daily activities. Nisa lights up when she interacts with the children and loves helping them with projects.
The seniors attending our Daycare represent 24 countries of origin. Once a month, to celebrate and to learn about the traditions and cultures of these countries, ONEgeneration hosts “Around the World Wednesday”. Every month a different country is highlighted. When Thailand was showcased, our senior Nisa teamed up with Ammi, a ONEgeneration preschool teacher who also speaks Thai to help with this multicultural activity. The children started by locating Thailand on the globe. Later they worked on lotus flower and elephant themed crafts. Elephants in Thailand symbolize both power and peace. Nisa also brought Thai snacks; “pink milk”, plantain chips and rice treats to share with the seniors and preschoolers. ONEgeneration is so grateful to Nisa and her family for assisting in making "Around The World Wednesday - Thailand" a fun and educational day.
Happy Grandparents Day to Nisa, and to all of our Grandparents at ONEgeneration.
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ONEgeneration Wins 7th Daily News Readers Choice Award
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2018 Best Day Care Center
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ONEgeneration would like to thank the Daily News for this wonderful honor and to all of our supporters who voted for us. ONEgeneration is proud to have been named Best Day Care Center for our JOY Intergenerational Daycare Program.
To find out more about our Daycare or to schedule a tour please visit our
website.
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JOY - Joining Old & Young Intergenerational Programming
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Our dedicated team at GAP are passionate advocates who believe every time we positively impact one child or one caregiver, we are one step closer to changing our community.
For more information on GAP Services call 818-264-0880
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Caregiver Center at the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court Re-opens
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We are happy to announce that we will re-open our Caregiver Center located at the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court in Monterey Park on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. The Caregiver Center was developed through a partnership with key stakeholders in the child welfare field— the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court, Child Welfare Initiative, Alliance for Children’s Rights, and The Children’s Law Center—to address the need for kinship family focused navigation and support services. The Edelman Children’s Court is ground zero for child abuse and neglect cases in Los Angeles County.
The Caregiver Center will assists kinship families that either have been functioning for some time or have been newly created by the court system.
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For more information about this support group please call
Dee Meichelbock, MS, MFT at (818) 264-0880
ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents Team Provides programs and services to meet the urgent and ongoing needs of grandparents and other relative caregivers raising children at risk.
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Support Group for Relative Caregivers & Teens
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Our teen group provides a safe and stable environment in which teens can develop self-understanding as they discuss and work through a range of issues within their peer group such as school bullying, self-esteem, peer pressure, identity, parent–child- family difficulties, all while empowering each other through shared experiences. Teens and caregivers meet in separate rooms.
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Friends of the Family
16861 Parthenia Street
North Hills, CA 91343
Refreshments will be served.
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Paul Davis
is an Independent Insurance Agent
CA license 0669770
(818) 888-0880
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GET READY FOR THE MEDICARE ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD
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Every year from
October 15 to December 7
you have the opportunity to enroll or make changes in your Part D Prescription Drug plans or Medicare Advantage plans.
You should shortly receive your plan’s
A
nnual
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otice
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hange indicating what changes, if any, your plan will experience starting 1/1/19. We strongly encourage you to review those changes. We review these Annual Notice of Changes when they come out and alert our existing clients to significant changes or better options for them in the marketplace.
We also suggest that you confirm that your plan will continue to cover your prescriptions in a similar manner for 2019. Medicare.gov provides the tools you need to accomplish this. Or, you should check with your plan or agent and have them confirm there are no significant changes.
If you think you may be starting any new drug regimen; visit your doctor soon, so that you can factor those new medications into the projection for 2019.
Every year we offer to review our existing clients’ prescription drug coverage. We also offer to review drug coverage for all of our Medicare Advantage clients. We shop and compare all available plans on Medicare.gov. We usually recommend to about 15% of our clients that they make a change in plans for a better value or because of new restrictions on their drugs. But, for 85% we often see no compelling reasons to change.
If you address this early in the Annual Election Period you
may
be able to get exceptions for the following year in advance. We find that by doing this review, we have vastly reduced the panic calls from clients in January or February that suddenly discover their drugs are no longer covered or have new restrictions.
New for 2019
is the
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period January 1 to March 31
. This may give you a onetime opportunity to change your Medicare Advantage plan or revert back to basic Medicare and get a Part D prescription drug plan.
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National Adult Day Services Week
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Every September, ONEgeneration celebrates National Adult Day Services Week. Sponsored by the National Adult Day Services Association, the third complete week of September is set aside to celebrate Adult Day Programs every year. This year, the dates are September 16 – 22.
Adult Day Services significantly improve the lives of adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments, enabling them to live at home with family and in the community. ONEgeneration is unique in its provision of intergenerational services. We work to build a better community every day for our seniors and children through mutually beneficial activities that enhance the lives of both populations.
During Adult Day Services Week, we make a special point of celebrating the hard work and dedication of our program staff. It is because of them that our adult day care services and intergenerational programs are such a success.
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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. Dr. Stern is available as needed for consultation on medical concerns
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Stern Geriatrics
16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 360
Encino, CA 91436
818.986.6009
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Dr. David Stern's Expert Corner:
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Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. About 5.7 million Americans are stricken with this disease. One in ten of us over the age of 65 is likely to be affected. There is no known cure. Yes, there are medications that may slow the rate of cognitive decline, but there is no cure. Many attempts have been made but all have failed.
That is why I was excited by news publicized at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Chicago. There is hope that at least two experimental drugs may successfully treat some people with Alzheimer’s.
One of the drugs works to reduce amyloid plaque deposits in the brain. While it has long been known that amyloid protein plaques or clumps build up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease, no approach to decrease the amount of plaque has been successful in also reversing memory loss and cognitive confusion. That is, until now. While there needs to be further testing to be sure that initial findings hold up and that the drug is safe, the results thus far are hopeful.
The second drug uses genetic markers to help identify the patients who are most likely to respond favorably to the drug tested. The idea is that a medication to treat Alzheimer’s may work well in some dementia patients and not so well in others. When the right patients get the right medicine at the right time, treatments will be more effective and have fewer side effects. The second new medication found that for the right patient “clinically meaningful” improvements were found in their ability to reason, remember, and carry on daily activities.
New drugs must be tested on large numbers of people to confirm that they are safe and that they do work, are beneficial. But there is hope
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Adult Daycare
is now open Saturdays
Does your loved one (adult with dementia or in need of supervision) need care on the weekend? ONEgeneration’s Adult Daycare specializes in dementia care and is now providing services the first Saturday of every month.
Services include supervised activities, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and assistance with personal care.
Hours: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $70 /day – private pay only*
For eligibility criteria and information about enrolling, please contact
Lucy Nalbandyan DM, MSW, Program Coordinator at (818) 708-6634 or by
email: adultdaycare@onegeneration.org
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It’s Apple Season! Green or red, they are all good for you. With rich with antioxidants and dietary fiber, it’s no wonder why there is the popular saying “An apple a day, keeps the doctor way”.
Here are a few Apple facts:
The Science of apple growing is called pomology.
Apples are a member of the rose family.
It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple.
25 percent of an apple's volume is air. That is why they float.
Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie.
2500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States.
The five most popular apples in the US are Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji and Granny Smith.
We hope you stop by the Encino Farmers Market on Sundays to ask our farmers about your favorite Apple variety, and maybe try a new one. Check out our Facebook poll to see what our market shoppers pick as their favorite apple!
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ONEgeneration Named Charity of the Month
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Thank you to The Mediation Offices of Floyd J. Siegal for naming ONEgeneration Charity of the Month in their September 2018 eNewsletter Resolution Strategies. We truly appreciate their support.
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Senior Enrichment Center Events
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- Thursdays at 10 to 11:30 AM: Class of the month: Building Relationships: Together Creating New Ones, Repairing Current Ones, Maintaining Good Ones - Presented by Providence Health & Services. Call Ruthie Small at 818-892-9493 or Lynne Schroeder at 818-345-2788 to determine if this class is right for you. Flyer
- Tuesday September 4th Complimentary Hearing Screenings, Appointments available from 10 AM to Noon. To RSVP call 818-705-2345. Connect Hearing will give each person a free 10 minute consultation. Flyer.
- Thursday, September 6th, Educational Workshop: Medical Identity Theft, 10:00 AM presented by Legal Shield and ID Shield. All attendees will receive a survey and ticket for a drawing. Flyer
- Friday, September 7th, The Secret to Well-being, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, presented by Joanne Tarah. Call 818-705-2345 to RSVP. Flyer.
- Friday, September 7th, Ice Cream Social to celebrate Grandparents Day from 2 to 4 PM. Grandchildren are invited to attend. Presented by Caremore Health. Call 818-705-2345 to RSVP. Flyer.
- Thursday, September 13th, Career Transition Workshop, 10 Ways to Supplement Your Income and more, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, presented by CR Business Consultants. To RSVP call 818-705-2345. Space is limited. Flyer
- Fridays starting September 14th, Aqua Class & Nutrition Education, 13 week 2 part class from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM presented by ONEgeneration and CSUN Center of Achievement. Location will be at CSUN and tuition and parking are free. Space is limited, call Jenna Hauss at 818-708-6618 to register. Flyer
- Friday, September 14th Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM presented by Regal Medical Group. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer
- Friday, September 14th, Magic Show 1:30 to 3:00 PM presented by Caremore Health. Call 818-705-2345 to RSVP. Flyer
- Monday, September 17th, Haircuts by Karon, 10 AM until Noon. Come in with pre-washed dry hair. No blow-dry styling or sets etc. Karon will be back every 3rd Monday of the month. To make an appointment call 818-705-2345. Flyer.
- Tuesday, September 18th, Flu Shot Clinic from 11 AM to 2 PM. Questions or to sign up please call 818-705-2345. Presented by Rite Aid. Flyer
- Thursday, September 20th, Senior Wellness - Lifestyle and Alzheimer's, 10 AM. Presented by PRI - Pharmacology Research Institute. Flyer
- COMING SOON: Creative Writing Class in October on Tuesday afternoons. Check out the October newsletter or call 818-705-2345 for more information. Flyer
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Wanted: Senior Mentors for the Sages & Seekers
2018 Fall Session
If you are a senior looking to make a connection with a high school student and build a relationship over an 8 week program, please contact Jenna at 818-708-6618 to register as a Sage Mentor. *Requires an 8 week commitment Beginning: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 from 2:15-3:15 pm
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Sign-up for "One-on-One" computer classes at the Senior Center!
Learn the basics or get help with your specific needs. Our high school and college students are waiting to help you. Call 818-705-2345, or click here to
email
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Upcoming Travel Opportunities
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- California Avocado Festival, Saturday, October 6th. The festival takes place in Carpinteria. The food venues have lots of avocado dishes. Come hungry and enjoy some mouth watering creations. There are also lots of vendors with different varieties of food and musical performances! Trip leaves at 10:00 am and returns 6:00 pm, cost is $39.00. Flyer
- Bowers Museum, Tuesday, October 16th. The Bowers Museum is an art museum located in Orange County, California. The museum's permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects. We will have lunch at Tangata restaurant before our 1 PM docent tour. Trip leaves at 9 AM and returns at 5 PM. Cost is $78.00. Lunch, admission, transportation included. Flyer
To RSVP for these trips or to learn more about other upcoming trips,
contact our Travel Department at 818-708-6604, M-F 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
or email travel@onegeneration.org
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Ways to Support ONEgeneration
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While City and State funding is continually being trimmed, the needs we are meeting are ever-growing. We depend on community member donations to keep our programs running. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Your donation supports:
- $5 Senior Center Classes
- $10 Weekend Homebound Meals
- $20 In-home services for frail seniors
- $50 Care-giving Support Services
- $100 Grab Bar Installation
- $300 Month of homebound meals for a senior couple
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Please consider the Seniors, Children & Families by remembering ONEgeneration in your estate plans. To learn about the possibilities please contact Sue Sexton at 818-708-4756 or email
development@onegeneration.org
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Ralphs Reward Card Donations
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Register ONEgeneration as your Ralphs Reward Card's designated nonprofit and we will earn donation funds each time you shop at Ralphs. Register online at
www.ralphs.com
or by calling 800-443-4438.
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Click on the
AmazonSmile link
to log into your Amazon account and to select ONEgeneration as your non-profit. Remember to log into AmazonSmile each time you make an Amazon purchase so that ONEgeneration receives the donation.
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Donate Your Vehicle to ONEgeneration
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Donate a car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to ONEgeneration and help build stronger communities. Each vehicle donation supports the senior services and intergenerational programming of ONEgeneration. Everything will be handled for you, including free pickup.
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Do you have a few hours a week or month to give?
Currently we are looking for
Home-bound
Meal Drivers, Thrift Store assistance at the Senior Center and more....check out the volunteer page of our website to learn more.
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Thank You to all of our Partners and Supporters
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Did you know that clicking on an ad takes you
right to that advertiser's website?
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Trending at ONEgeneration
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Grandparents As Parents Testimonial
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“I had heard of GAP for quite a few years having been in foster care for 23 years and didn’t realize what a blessing this group really is. I have only been attending the meeting for about six months and have found it to be a great support system and I really look forward to attending. Sometimes it is just a matter of this being my only social outlet. I have made friends and we all look out for each other.”
Santa
Clarita
Support Group Member
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When you donate to ONEgeneration you can request to honor, recognize, celebrate or memorialize someone. Check out our Tribute Section to see this month's dedications.
Donate Here
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Are you in need of assistance? Stop by "Harold's Help Desk" at ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center. Jennifer, the ONEgeneration Social Services Coordinator will be able to assist you at the center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am til 5:00 pm. Feel free to give her a call at 818-708-6624.
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Did you know that every Wednesday you can come by our Senior Enrichment Center in Reseda to get an amazing chair massage by Maria? Massages are available from 9:30 am til noon?
The fee is only $3.00.
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Podiatry & Wound Care services are available the first Wednesday of every month. Please call main office at 818-705-2345 to schedule an appointment.
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ONEgeneration would like to thank The Encino Chamber of Commerce, Panera Bread, Western Bagel, Gelson's, McDonald's at Victory and Reseda and Costco for their food donations. These donations are greatly appreciated by our seniors.
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Thrift Corner Shop -
located in the Senior Enrichment Center
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Support ONEgeneration by shopping at our "Thrift Corner" Store, located in our Senior Enrichment Center at 18255 Victory Blvd. in Reseda (corner of Victory/Etiwanda). This shop is open Monday - Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Our merchandise changes often so stop by regularly to get the best selections of gently worn clothing from nice stores and designers and household items. All proceeds support the services and programs offered by the Senior Enrichment Center for active older adults. Bargains Galore!
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In Memory of Mr. Alan Dickson from Carol & Stu
In Memory of Mr. Roger Haft from Carol & Stu
In memory of Frederick L. Simmons from ONEgeneration
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"it makes me so happy to see that young people are making themselves into what they can be."
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ONEgeneration is saddened by the news that our friend and colleague attorney Frederick L. Simmons passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Frederick was on the Board of Directors of The Harold Edelstein Foundation, an organization that through their vision and generosity has helped and continues to help countless low income and fragile seniors, as well as at-risk youth and teen parents live healthier and happier lives.
Through our partnership with The Edelstein Foundation, ONEgeneration established the program Harold's Help Desk which provides valuable senior services and resources and well as our Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program.
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The Senate Aging Committee's 2018 Fraud Book
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The United States Special Committee on Aging just released the following resource book called
Fighting Fraud: Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation's Seniors. Click the link below to view.
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Important link for Senior Disaster Preparedness. This information is for Seniors and by Seniors.
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SIGN UP FOR ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS TO BE INFORMED ABOUT ANY EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS
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or CALL 323-980-2260
IF YOU NEED HELP SIGNING UP FOR THIS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, PLEASE ASK A ONEgeneration STAFF MEMBER TO ASSIST YOU NEXT TIME YOU ARE AT THE SENIOR CENTER
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NotifyLA is the City of Los Angeles' official mass notification system used to send voice messages, text messages and email messages to residents and businesses during times of emergencies and disasters. Notifying the public when a disaster strikes might be the one and only safeguard the public can count on to save their lives and protect their property.
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Looking for a Safe Place
to Dispose of Old Prescriptions?
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Do you have expired or unused medications?
MedCenta Pharmacy at
6401 Platt Ave,
West Hills, CA 91307 has a medication disposal where you can safely dispose of medications to keep the environment safe.
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Affiliations and Partnerships
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