Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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The mountains of eastern Tulare County are a series of peaks and valleys known as the Sierra Nevada. Named by the Spanish, the 400-mile long chain translates into "snow-covered mountain range." This famous land feature extends north and south through California and was romantically called the "Range of Light" by naturalist John Muir. So much of California history is connected to this well-known range and Tulare County's past has a strong link to it as well. About half of the...
Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren't always practical - or enjoyable - activities for everyone. However, one type of exercise works for everyone, no matter your age or ability, because it relies on improving practical movements often involved in everyday activities. "Natural...
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging thanks community members and Tulare County employees who donated items, large and small, to the Stockings for Senior Citizens Project. The Stockings for Senior Citizens drive strives to alleviate social isolation and loneliness in older Americans, a problem associated with higher rates of chronic disease, depression, dementia and death. This year, because of many generous contributions, more than 400 seniors in the Kings/Tulare County...
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting on December 6 at the Open Arms House, a hospice house scheduled to open in Visalia in 2017. (See article in our Nov.-Dec. issue.) "Construction has begun on the house with anticipation that it will be complete in about four months," said Open Arms House Board President Carol Nickel. "We are in process of applying for our RCFE license, which could take up to six months. "It was just a year ago that we officially signed...
Bids for Lemoore Senior Center Rejected In 2015, the City of Lemoore was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $1,419,391 to repair its 25-year-old senior facility to bring it up to code and provide long-term energy cost savings. Approximately $1.17 million was designated for this work. Since all of the five bids received so far have exceeded that amount, the Lemoore City Council decided to have a new round of bidding, even though the work must be completed by October 31. Free Tax Assistance for...
The fourth annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. The event includes a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a lunch. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available for $5 per person. Early registration is recommended as seating is limited...
The Farmersville City Council is expected to make a decision about how to spend its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at one of its January meetings, according to Farmersville Mayor Paul Boyer. The State of California approved a CDBG for the City of Farmersville that includes $150,000 for senior services for two years. About $140,000 is for “activity delivery” and about $10,000 for administration. Seniors at the Farmersville Senior Center, however, rejected the grant money because it means allowing CSET (Community Ser...
In February of 1993, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department formed Volunteers in Patrol (VIP), the first volunteer unit to support its growing needs. This new branch of law enforcement was created to serve as extra eyes and ears for the officers, sharing valuable information about the communities. Volunteers perform many of the duties that do not require sworn personnel, allowing officers to better use their time serving the community. VIPs provide visual deterrents and...
Tulare County Library and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) are collaborating to provide more than books to check out at the library. Patrons of Tulare County Branch Libraries can now check out electronic blood pressure kits to assist in keeping their high blood pressure under control. “Our Lifetime of Wellness Program supports the American Heart Association’s Million Hearts initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017,” said Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County public health offic...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifies four basic types of claims: Original, Reopened, New and Secondary claims. Active duty service members, veterans and survivors of deceased veterans can file an original (first) claim for disability compensation from VA any time after discharge from the military. By law, the claim must be filed using the official VA form. The reopened claim for benefits is a claim that was filed as an original but the VA did not grant a service...
The new Call Reassurance (CARE) service is now serving seniors in Kings County. "It is installed; it is up and running; and it has been tested," said Kings County Sheriff's Department Commander Kris Zuniga, whose department operates the new service. CARE is a telephone system that contacts the elderly and handicapped to ensure their well-being. When necessary, the program can provide emergency notifications to all those who sign up. "Call Reassurance does some of the same thin...
The 2017 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 16-19 and 24-26. The inaugural Senior Games, which were held in October 2015, were considered a success, attracting athletes from 50 California cities. A total of 237 athletes participated, including some traveling from as far as Oregon and Texas. "We're excited about hosting this event, as we have the potential to see hundreds of local participants and...