“This Week at OPICA”

Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 16, 2023 On this special day of observation, and also 365 days a year, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on civil rights and inclusivity. Dr. King sought to cultivate a movement--calling upon individuals to take action to improve their communities in any way--suggesting that the accumulation of small compassionate acts helps to move the needle in a positive direction for the greater collective. Click here for Video

In Celebration of MLK Day, OPICA will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023. See you on Tuesday

OPICA'S END OF YEAR CAMPAIGN

YOUR SUPPORT GOES A LONG WAY!! It's NEVER TO LATE TO GIVE. Click here to donate

Need an EXCITING Valentine Gift? Join the OPICA Virtual Chocolate Tasting Event Saturday, February 18th 6:00 PM - 7:30PM Learn, Taste and gift the give of LOVE (Proceeds of this event support the the programs at OPICA and it's members) Click here for all the detail

IN PERSON PROGRAMS AT OPICA

OPICA Adult Day Program Our members are enjoying Art, Music, Exercise, Games, Current Events and More! Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Email Sara Kaye for more information about the OPICA Adult Day Care Program

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK @ OPICA

POM-POM into ACTION! 

A BIG Welcome to our new LMFT & Social Work Trainees.

Just LOVE This T-Shirt! "I may be old, but I got to see all the COOL Bands"

Lots of dancing to the music by OPICA entertainers Bob & Bernie. 

Elizabeth gets us going with a morning of Yoga!

Joel entertains our members and get's everyone up and dancing!

ONLINE PROGRAMS AT OPICA

OZ Program We've opened our doors but our virtual program is here to stay! Stay connected, stay engaged with OZ (You can even do both) Are you looking for daily activity for your loved one? Is your loved one lonely and need a place to socialize? Would you like to add something new to your daily routine? Join the Online Day Program at OPICA OZ OPICA on Zoom

OZ is a daily interactive program for older adults, and those experiencing memory loss, easily accessible from a single zoom link. 10:00am - 2:00pm Monday through Friday OZ engages seniors with activities including exercise, cultural adventures, cognitive activities, home art experiences, and musical engagement and performances. Click here to enlarge flyer   Email Jyoti Rawat for more information

JOIN A GROUP TODAY

OPICA's Brain Train Program In Person or Zoom What's best for You? Email Leah Broukhim for more information Leah@opica.org OPICA Support Group Openings available Click here for schedule Email Cheryl for more information counseling@opica.org

ONLINE PROGRAMS AT OPICA

Individual Online Day Programs Continue Join us every week for one, two or as many groups as you want to be part of. Spirit Builders Group and Art Class All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT, AMFT, and MFT-Trainees) Contact Sara Kaye Sara@opica.org for more information about these groups

‌ At OPICA we strive to bring you an assortment of excellent online programs. Please check out the links below for all of our online programs, and hopefully we can spark your interest in joining! Click here for to enlarge schedule Click here for the Online Program description

WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR (Things to get done + some FUN)

Top Ten Things for Caregivers to Start Doing for the New Year Click here for the list

Eat More Ice Cream! Why do we eat more ice cream in the winter? Ice cream is a popular comfort food, so it only makes sense that we’d eat more when we need “comfort” (it’s COLD outside).Actually, we all eat more ice cream in the winter than in summer. On average, of course, because we eat more of EVERYTHING in winter than summer. We eat more food in the winter months - especially in colder climates - than we do when it’s warmer. But ice cream is AOK anywhere, anytime.

7 POSITIVE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CAREGIVERS Click here for the list

UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTS

Brain Health Program Four Week Program to learn How to keep your Brain Fit In person Seminar City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Josyln Social Hall Wednesdays - 1/18 through 2/8/23 from 1 - 2pm. For more information, please contact Carol Hahn at CarolHahnRN@gmail.com 401 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA 90245 310-524-2700

Alzheimer's LA LEARN + CONNECT January Calendar AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Do you know a teen whose life has been affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia?  If so, we’d like to hear their story.   AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Click here to apply

YOUR HEALTH

FLU SHOT FOR SENIORS: 5 REASONS WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT Read more here Info from the CDC County of Los Angles -Flu Season for 65+

Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information and Mask Wearing

When to wear a mask What the CDC Says You Should and Shouldn't Do Now Click here for more info COVID -19 VACCINE Up to date information from County of Los Angeles Public Health  Book an Appointment Home-bound Vaccinations Vaccine Distribution Data California ALL

Please visit our OPICA website to find our resource page https://www.opica.org/covid-19-resources/

Contact Us  Sara Kaye - sara@opica.org   Saira Reyes -  saira@opica.org