Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Many people have heard of the nightmare of the 1930s called the Great Depression. Our country, in fact most of the world, was hit by a devastating economic downturn, and many people lost their jobs. Family incomes plummeted. It is estimated that during the worst of the Depression, 25% of U.S. workers were unemployed. Family bills went unpaid and home mortgages went into default, leaving many without homes or basic necessities. The collapse left local economies also hurting at...
"It's not a gym," said Angela Patterson about OsteoStrong, the business she and her husband, Eddie, recently opened in Visalia. They are also the owners of an OsteoStrong location in Porterville. "People can come in in day clothes," she explained. "There's no sweating. It's pain-free." "It's basically a 12-minute-a-week program," said Eddie, offering an estimate based on two minutes on each machine. He is enthusiastic about the benefits of OsteoStrong for seniors. "We're...
On February 11, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced awards totaling $4,500,000 to six local health jurisdictions to help address dementia. Each local health jurisdiction awardee will receive $750,000 in funding for three consecutive fiscal years starting on June 1. "California has more aging people than any other state in the nation, including more people living with Alzheimer's, other age-related brain dementias, and the people who care for them," said Maria Shriver, former California first lady....
Loneliness, which affects one in three aging adults, is a serious epidemic among seniors in the U.S. According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, chronic loneliness can impact one's memory, physical well-being, mental health and life expectancy. The symptoms of loneliness are complex, and while its signs can be concealed, they often come during a change of circumstance in a person's life. Retiring from a career and missing the social contact that came with it, health issues...
If you think you've finished your race in life, Chuck Stecker has another thought for you to consider. The author and ordained minister contests those who think they have nothing else to offer in life. The nationally known speaker will offer his thoughts during his presentation entitled "If You Passed On Your Baton, Take It Back" on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at GateWay Church, 1100 S. Sowell Ave., Visalia. Stecker served in the U.S. Army for 23 years, including on the...
Tulare and Kings Counties are working closely with the California Department of Public Health and other health partners, and following the latest news about the new Novel Coronavirus (recently renamed COVID-19), which caused an outbreak of respiratory illness in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December. Since then, the outbreak has expanded in scope and magnitude, and there is a growing number of cases in the United States, including 15 in California (at press tim...
The seventh annual Heart of Seniors "Spectacular Resource Event" Luncheon, hosted by the Senior Coalition, was held on February 13th at the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia. The event included a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show with the latest in fashion for the mature woman, and a luncheon. The keynote speaker was Jewel Diamond Taylor, a motivational speaker who teaches possibility thinking, emotional wellness, strategies for success, self-worth and resiliency. She...
On January 14, Kaweah Delta Healthcare District celebrated the opening of Sequoia Health and Wellness Centers, which opened to better care for all people in Tulare County, including those who face obstacles seeking care because they are either new to the area, covered by Medi-Cal or uninsured. The event, which included tours and a ribbon-cutting celebration, was attended by nearly 100 community members at Sequoia Health and Wellness Centers (SHWC) in what was previously known...
The Visalia Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen's Police Academy. The Citizen's Police Academy is a ten-week course designed to acquaint the public with the inner workings of the Visalia Police Department. The Citizen's Police Academy is open to anyone who meets the participation requirements and successfully goes through the screening process. All instructors are Visalia Police Department personnel trained in various areas such as Police Ethics, Cr...
In this article, I would like to talk about the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Veterans Homes. Currently, there are eight homes throughout the state with varying levels of care and occupancy statuses. The homes are located in Barstow, Chula Vista, Yountville, West L.A., Lancaster, Ventura, Fresno and Redding. The mission of the Homes is "to provide the state's aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services in a home...
Rustler Wednesdays are back at Recreation Park. The Visalia Rawhide has announced the renewal of its Rawhide Rustler Senior Club, a unique ticket membership only available to fans 55 years of age and up. The Visalia Rawhide is a professional baseball team in the Class A Advanced California League and the only professional sports team in Tulare and Kings counties. The team has been an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2007 and is entering its 74th year of play in...
Looking for something new to do with your grandchild? ImagineU Children's Museum may have the answer. The nonprofit opened in 2015 at its current location northeast of downtown Visalia on Tipton Street, just north of Center. Although its focus is on exhibits and activities for children under eight years old, Executive Director Katy Young said they recently turned their attention toward a much older demographic –grandparents. "One day, I was looking out our window and t...
The 2020 Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, will be held at various locations in Visalia on March 21-22 and 28-29. Nearly 200 athletes are already registered for the 2020 games, and many more are expected to register before the March 6th registration deadline. Visalia Senior Games promote a healthy, active lifestyle for adults ages 50 and better. This is an event that not only recognizes active seniors but draws attendees from all over California...
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds you that tax season is here, and along with it so are the scammers. Con artists are using Social Security numbers of unsuspecting Americans to file phony tax returns and steal their refunds. The BBB urges you to be on the lookout for this and other tax season scams. How the Scam Works You file your taxes as normal and expect a refund from the IRS. Instead, you get a written IRS notice saying that more than one tax return was filed...
The Visalia Senior Center is ready to kick-off spring with its annual Spring Open House event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Senior Center located at 310 N. Locust St. and feature plenty of information, programs, activities and entertainment for active adults. The Spring Open House event is designed to bring local businesses and providers of programs and services for the senior population together in one convenient...