Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Just a five hour drive by car, a bit longer by recreational vehicle, is an area rich with the history of Westward bound migration and geology. The prime time to visit Death Valley National Park is the spring, as it becomes quite hot as early as April. It is a good springtime vacation spot for many reasons including history, nature and relaxation. Declared a National Monument in 1933, Death Valley became a National Park in 1994. It contains the lowest elevation point in the...
Visalia's Mooney Grove will be the site of a Hawaiian luau on May 16 when more than 700 seniors, their families and caregivers are expected to attend the 45th annual Senior Day in the Park. Organized by the Kings-Tulare Area Agency on Aging with the help of Community Services Employment Training, anyone 60 and over is welcome along with their family and friends of any age to enjoy live entertainment, food and more. There is no charge to attend and participate. A traditional part of the event and one looked forward to every...
Many years ago, when you needed a new car, you bought one. There was no such thing as a private lease. In more recent years, leasing has become a popular option. But it is not for everyone. “There is a very narrow group of people for which a lease is advantageous,” said Michael Manning, general manager of Jim Manning Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram in Dinuba. “Leasing is very rigid,” Manning said. If know you will drive a limited number of miles per year and you like to pay a fixed amount per month, and know that repairs will be...
Pristine views, native traditions, unique wildlife; there is so much to see and do with a visit to Alaska. And while on a cruise, vacationers can pick and choose just how much they want to do, or how much they just want to relax. May through September is cruise time to the 49th state, when the weather and water is best for travel. There are a wide variety of cruise lines and options from which to choose, and travelers should spend some time researching for what is best for...
Medicare supplemental insurance is available through many companies with a variety of plans. For those nearing the eligibility age for Medicare of 65, it would be wise to carefully review your options of Medicare and also of supplemental insurance, said Karen Munger, an independent insurance agent in Visalia. “In general, Medicare does not cover all the medical costs you may incur,” Munger said. In most cases, once the deductible is met Medicare will pay 80 percent of the allowable charges for a procedure, leaving the remaini...
There are many small islands off the coast of California, but perhaps the most famous one and another close by lie in the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz Island, fondly known as "The Rock," has been glamourized by Hollywood, making it well known around the world as the unescapable prison. However, no less rich in history is its neighbor, Angel Island, referred to as Ellis Island of the West, and visiting both makes for a great day outing. "There is a lot of history...
Some say it has been a longtime coming, but Porterville seniors finally have a place to truly call their own. Through an agreement between the City of Porterville, and Community Services and Employment Training (CSET), the new location at will be for senior use only for a longtime to come, according to Albert Cendejas, CSET assistant director for community initiatives. “It is my understanding that this has been in the works for years,” Cendejas said. “The old location is a...
A favorite nonprofit agency in the South Valley has been rescued from closure after finally receiving grant money, but now needs your help to pay off debt it acquired to keep the doors open. Porterville Adult Day Services, known as PADS, scrambled for weeks waiting for funding normally counted on for operations. The recent government shutdown due to a congressional stalemate over the national budget, along with funds sequestering, forced PADS to take out bank loans and run up...