Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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During the week of June 15th, the Kings County District Victim Witness Program hosted a Caring & Compassionate Card Drive. Cards were purchased and handed out to Kings County District Attorney staff and the Kings County Probation Department. Individuals from each of the departments wrote caring and encouraging comments on every card. One-hundred-sixteen "Caring & Compassionate Cards" were collected and taken to Kings Nursing in Rehabilitation Center in Hanford and distributed...
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, October 3. The Tulare and Kings Counties Walk to End Alzheimer's, which attracts hundreds each year to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease, will look different this year. Instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Tulare and Kings Counties. On walk...
Numerous new and creative frauds and scams have emerged amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudsters feed off the of the concern and uneasiness of the disease due to the current absence of a cure or vaccine. Unfortunately, it is all too common for scammers to take advantage of the anxiety associated with emergency situations, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s take a look at just some of the scams that have been hitting close to home in recent months. Central Valley COVID-19 Scams Recently, across the Central Valley a...
As of June 22, Tulare County has 3,172 reported cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The virus has killed 111 people in the county. Kings County has had 1,331 cases, with 12 deaths. Despite the current increase in cases, there is apparently some confusion about how safe it is to resume a normal life. "We are now in early Stage 2, where retail, related logistics and manufacturing, office workplaces, limited personal services, outdoor museums, child care and essential businesses can open with modifications," according...
The Visalia Gleaning Seniors want local seniors to know they are still delivering food to their members, even though their office is closed. They are also still accepting donations Monday through Thursday from 8-10 a.m. for their next large yard sale at their yard. These donations help Visalia Gleaning Seniors raise money to pay their operating expenses. For more information, call (559) 901-7079....
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus. They're setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prevention tips – and fake information about cases in your neighborhood. They also may be asking you to donate to victims, offering advice on unproven treatments, or contain malicious email a...
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people. Some scammers are pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and trying to get your Social Security number or your money. Here's what to know: • Do not trust caller ID. Scam calls may show up on caller ID as the Social Security Administration and look like the agency’s real number, but it’s not the SSA calling. • Your Social...
In recent years, local events have been held to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, including an Elder Abuse Awareness Flag Ceremony featuring local officials and other community leaders, and a display of purple flags. “Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Tulare County District Attorney’s (TCDA) Office was planning on participating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events that are hosted by Tulare County Adult Protective Services and the Public Guardian’s Office, which are usually held at Government Plaza,” said Nicole...
The 2020 Visalia Senior Games were postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, no new dates have been scheduled. The Visalia Senior Games, the Central Valley's only senior games, were scheduled at various locations in Visalia on March 21-22 and 28-29. More than 200 athletes were registered for the games when the pandemic forced their postponement. In keeping with the most current state and county recommendations, all recreation programs, classes and sports leagues in the city have been cancelled until...
As of April 19, Tulare County has 411 cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The virus has killed 17 people in the county. Kings County has had 18 cases so far, with one death. In addition to the health of local residents, the virus has impacted the area in other ways. Redwood Springs More than 100 of the COVID-19 cases in Tulare County are residents of the Redwood Springs Healthcare Facility in Visalia, and an additional 50 employees are infected. State and county heal...
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...
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...
The Tulare County District Attorney's Office has received a one-year grant from the California Office of Emergency Services to fund its Elder Abuse Task Force through the 2020 calendar year. The money will fund two full-time elder abuse advocates – one each in Visalia and Porterville – and continue the outreach and training to fight the crime of elder abuse. "The best approach to this crime is to prevent it from happening in the first place," said Tulare County District Att...
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. 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. The event has continued to grow and the 2019 event saw a total of 550 athletes participate, representing 86...
The seventh 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 13, at the Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. The event will include a vital resource fair with vendors, a fashion show and a luncheon. The resource fair opens at 9:30 a.m. with the program at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available for $10 per person, which includes lunch. Early registration is recommended...
It's the holiday season again, and once again, criminals are gearing up both old and new scams targeting seniors. Holidays and tax time are the peak periods for these scams. According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion dollars due to financial exploitation every year. Learn the facts, be alert, and if it sounds fishy, it probably is. Below are just a few of the scams we expect to see this year. Donation Scams Natural disasters and...
Tulare County Public Health and the California Department of Public Health are investigating four cases of suspected West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in Tulare County. Three adult males and one child have been affected, three of the individuals from the Visalia area and one from Tulare. The West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, and there is no vaccine or medication to treat the virus. Delta Vector Control has also confirmed that the St. Louis Encephalitis Virus has been detected in mosquitos in Tulare...
Recognizing that California's over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for the creation of Master Plan for Aging to be developed by October 1, 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. "The Golden State is getting grayer and we need to be ready for...
Kaweah Delta and Quail Park are sponsoring "The Senior's Toolbox," an informational conference open to the community. Speakers will address important subjects to better prepare seniors for their present and future needs. Now in its second year, The Senior's Toolbox is a free educational forum and informational fair addressing situations often faced by seniors, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Christ Lutheran Church, 3830 W. Tulare Ave. in Visalia,...
Tulare and Kings County residents are invited to participate in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 12, at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia. Participants will complete a two-mile walk and learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer's Association. Participants will also take part in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. "I...
The Stanford Center on Longevity named teams from the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford co-champions of the 2018-2019 Longevity Design Challenge competition. These teams beat out 97 entries from 24 countries during the course of the competition. Both teams will receive a $10,000 first prize for their accomplishment. The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge is a global competition to encourage students to design products and services to improve the lives...
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning citizens about a caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Fraud Hotline phone number. The OIG has received recent reports of phone calls displaying the Fraud Hotline number on a caller-ID screen. This is a scam; OIG employees do not place outgoing calls from the Fraud Hotline 800 number. Citizens should not engage with these calls or provide personal information. Callers may use a...
Two years ago, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office received grant funding in the amount of $400,000 for a new Elder Abuse Program. "This was a highly competitive statewide grant and we were one of the few jurisdictions awarded it – and I believe we have been good stewards of it," said Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward. "The grant has really given us the means to chart a new course when addressing elder abuse by being proactive. Our ability to educate s...
Tulare County's annual ceremony to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month was held at Government Plaza in Visalia on May 28. The event was attended by about 50 people. "This event is to build awareness in the community about elder abuse," said Deputy HHSA Director of Adult Protective Services John Mauro, who noted, "One in every 10 people over 60 experiences some form of elder abuse." "The whole concept of elder abuse has been very personal to me this year," said Tulare County...