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Senior Citizens

The Senior Services Office is located the Reedley Community Center at 100 N. East Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654 - (559) 637-4207. E-mail can be sent to carol.martens@reedley.com.

 

We would like to express our grateful and heartfelt appreciation to all of the senior services volunteers. It is through their dedication, commitment, and hard work that the City of Reedley can provide year around services and programs for the seniors of Reedley. Over 100 volunteers work on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis to help carry out our services and programs. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 95 years young and their energies are a marvel.

 

Thank You!

 

Newsletters

 

Senior Newsletter - May 2008 - pdf

 

 

Programs
Please check the current leisure guide for information on
dates and prices, or e-mail carol.martens@reedley.com

 

 

Heart Beat A Coronary Risk Evaluation

Heartbeat is a community health service program that will be offered again for those individuals who want to check their risk for coronary artery disease. The blood draw and medical history is done at the Community Center in February from 6:30 to 8:30. Services will be done though appointment only. There is no age restriction for this program. A 12-hour fast is necessary before the blood drawing - no food or beverage other than water should be taken after 7:00 p.m. the night before your appointment. The PSA test is for the early detection of cancer of the prostate in men. An evaluation of these tests is done in March. The fees charged cover only the cost of the tests.

 

 

Reduced Fee Fishing License

The Senior Services Office has Reduced-Fee Licenses available. You must meet one of the following restrictions.

  • Be 65 years or older and receiving SSI. You must submit verification from Social Security or a copy of last year's reduced-fee license.
  • Be an honorably discharged veteran with a service connected disability of 70% or more. Proof must be received from Veteran's Administration or a copy of last year's reduced-fee license.
  • Be 65 years or older, and a resident of California with a total income of less than $712 for a single person or $1265 for a couple. You must submit income verification from Social Security or a copy of last year's reduced-fee license.

 

Holiday Craft Festival

The Commission on Aging and Senior Citizens Craft Class is holding its annual Holiday Craft Festival. All items are home-made crafts and there will be door prizes and food booths.

 

When: October

Where: Reedley Community Center - California Room

 

 

Fiesta Royal Court Luncheon

Sponsored by the Commission on Aging. You are invited to join many former Reedley Fiesta Kings, Queens and Parade Marshals for the 13th Annual Royal Court Luncheon at the Reedley Community Center held in October.

 


Diaper Derby

Sponsored by the Reedley Commission on Aging and Sierra View Homes. Infants ages 6 to 12 months old who are not yet walking are encouraged to participate in crawling races. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in each event.

 

When: October
Where: Sierra View Homes
Registration: 9:45 a.m.
Races Begin: 10:00 a.m.

 

Senior Gold Passes Summer Games

If you are a proud grandparent, uncle, aunt or good neighbor of a student attending Reedley High School, and wish to see this year's sporting events and other special activities --- have we got a deal for you! The Reedley Senior Services office has a great supply of Senior Gold Passes for Reedley High School's activities and sporting events. Please feel free to call or drop by the office to pick up your pass. You must be a senior to qualify. Passes are also issued at the Reedley High School Main Office. Please note that the sporting events are free with the pass, however, the admission cost for theatrical plays and concerts may only be discounted. You must call the school for the events and any possible event charge. A great deal for a fun time!


Domineers

The Domineers is a group that plays dominoes every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Sonora Room at the Reedley Community Center. The group plays with "double nines". If you play dominoes or would like to learn how to play dominoes, this is the group for you!

 

 

Homebound Meals

If you are limited in your mobility and have no other local support for meals, you may be eligible for frozen meals to be delivered to your home once a week. This program is very limited in its number of participants. Please call the Senior Services Office at (559) 637-4207 to see if you qualify. Donations are requested for the meals and this program is partially funded by the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging.

 

Hot Meals

Meals taste so much better when you can share them in the company of others! Join us in the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room at the Reedley Community Center every weekday (except holidays) at 11:00 a.m. for a nutritious hot lunch and fun company. Reservations must be made by 11:15 the day before you plan to attend. This program is partially funded by the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging. Call us at (559) 637-4207 for reservations!


Movie Matinee

On every Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a free movie matinee is shown in the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room at the Reedley Community Center. Refreshments are served and popular classics as well as recent releases are shown. Plan to join us and enjoy an entertaining afternoon.

 

 

Senior Craft Class

The members of the Senior Craft Class are taught various types of handcrafts. The class meets at the Reedley Community Center on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Join the class for a fun and educational experience.

 

 

Senior Exercise

The Senior Exercise Class is sponsored by the Kings River Community College and the Reedley Community Services Department. The class is geared to improve the circulation and muscle tone of seniors and is held in the California Room at the Reedley Community Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come early at 9:30 and join the walkers. A fee for the class is charged each semester by the college.

 

 

Senior Potluck Luncheon

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:00 noon for the Senior Potluck Luncheon. Bring your table service, one dish to share, and a hearty appetite. We meet in the California Room at the Reedley Community Center. Every month a different type of entertainment is scheduled and a great time is shared by one and all!

 

 

Bridge

If you enjoy playing bridge, come to the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room in the Reedley Community Center on Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and join us for a fun time and good companionship.

 

 

HICAP

Do you have questions about supplemental health insurance? Are you confused about choosing between Medicare and an HMO? A HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) volunteer may be able to assist you. This program is designed to assist seniors with filing claims, understanding coverage's, and fighting denials of claims by both Medicare and any HMO. Call the HICAP central office at (559) 447-4870 to set up an appointment.

 

 

Information and Assistance

Finding services to meet the needs of seniors and their families can be very challenging. The Reedley Senior Services Office would like to help. Call our office at (559) 637-4207 and the staff will provide information and assistance to seniors and their families within the Reedley area.

 

 

Reedley Senior Gleaners

Fresh fruits and vegetables are distributed to seniors every Wednesda by the volunteer Senior Gleaners. Distribution is done on the patio at the Reedley Community Center from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Donations are welcomed and new senior "gleaners" are too!

 

 

AARP 55 Alive Mature Drivers

The Senior Services Office and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers the 55 Alive Mature Drivers Class in the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room. The eight hour course is held over two days and AARP charges $10.00 for the class. Completion of the class allows a senior a percentage reduction in their auto insurance. The classes are held periodically. Call (559) 637-4207 to inquire about the next class!

 

 

Senior Home Owner's & Renter's Assistance

The Senior Services Office offers limited services assisting anyone who is 62 years old or older, blind or disabled in completing their California Homeowner's or Renter's Assistance claims. To file a claim, your adjusted income must not exceed a certain maximum amount. The senior claims will be filed from July to October. Call (559) 637-4207 for an appointment.

 

 

Reedley Senior News

A monthly newsletter is published by the Senior Services Office and the Reedley Commission on Aging. If you are a senior and wish to receive the newsletter, please call the Senior Services Office at (559) 637-4207.


Preventative Health for 55 & Over

The Fresno County Health Department and the Senior Services Office offers this Health Checkup for anyone 55 years old and older. There are no income restrictions for this free community service. A full series of health testing and examinations will be conducted. The screening service is done every other month. Please call us at (559) 637-4207 for the next date.

 

 

Legal Services

The Central California Legal Services holds office hours in the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room at the Reedley Community Center on the second Tuesday of every month. This organization provides legal assistance in civil matters. Call (559) 637-4207 for an appointment.

 

 

Senior Blood Pressure Testing

Senior citizens may have their blood pressure and weight checked by volunteers on the first Wednesday of every month from 8:50 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. This free service is provided for seniors in the Sierra Room at the Reedley Community Center.

 

 

Senior Hearing Testing

Free hearing testing services are offered in the Phil M. Hudson Senior Room on a bi-monthly basis. This service is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and no appointment is necessary. Please bring your hearing aid, if you wear one, on testing day. Because the testing service is done quarterly, you will need to call us at (559) 637-4207 for the next available date.

 

 

Social Services

Representatives from the California State Department of Social Services are available at the Community Center every Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

 

 

Social Security

Representatives from the U.S. Social Security Department are available at the Community Center the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

 

 

Senior Tax Services

The Reedley Senior Services office and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offer free tax services for anyone 60 years old and older. Senior tax services will be available on Mondays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm starting in February and ending in April. Call for an appointment.

 

 

Equipment Loan Service

The Senior Services Office has a small loan equipment service. This service is for any senior who may need to borrow, for a short time, wheelchairs, canes, new portable potty chairs, and/or a set of crutches. We also have a limited quantity of home care supplies such as disposable undergarment pads for any senior.

 

 

Pool Table

The Reedley Senior Services Office now has a pool table for seniors to play. The pool table hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. through 12:45 p.m.. If you are interested in playing in a pool tournament, please give us a call!

 

 

Senior Get-A-Ways

Come and be an active part of our Senior Center. We don't just sit and gather dust! Several times a year we are busy Getting A-Way. Here are some examples: Blossom Trail, New Wrinkles, Coast trip, Christmas Pageant, Metropolitan Museum, Casinos, Mystery Tour, and more surprises coming.

 

 

Computer Class

Do you have a computer but are afraid of it? Would you like to learn how to use it? We have a few computers for seniors to use and learn on. If you are interested in joining our computer class, please call for more information.


 

©City of Reedley 2006