Senior Newsletter

Cypress Senior Center | 9031 Grindlay Street, Cypress, CA 90630 | cypressrec.org | Monday–Friday, 7 AM–9 PM | (714) 229-6670

Content and photos courtesy of the Cypress Senior Center. Original newsletter published by the City of Cypress Recreation & Community Services Department.

Page 1: Inside This Issue

• Symphony on the Go – Friday, August 14 (pg. 14)
• All About That Pace Walking Club Sign-Up – Monday, August 17 (pg. 14)
• Boogie Night: Oktoberfest – Friday, September 18 (pg. 15)
• Senior Citizen Spirit Week – Monday, August 17–Friday, August 21 (pg. 15)

Happy Senior Citizens Day – Friday, August 21

Page 2: City & Commission Info

City Council: Leo Medrano (Mayor), Kyle Chang (Mayor Pro Tem), David Burke, Bonnie Peat, Rachel Strong Carnahan — Council Members

City Manager: Shannon DeLong

Recreation & Community Services – Senior Center Staff: Jeff Draper (Director), Ian Kokot (Recreation Manager), Shayna Gutierrez (Recreation Supervisor), Taylor Burtle & Andi Terry (Recreation Coordinators), Jose Coronel-Rivera & Katherine Diaz (Recreation Specialists), Justin Hart & Armando Paraiso (Recreation Leader IV), Carol Shore (Office Assistant II)

Senior Citizens Commission: Ginger Osman (Chair), Linda Croce (Vice Chair), Cheryl Bhence, Glen Button, Claudia Nessary, Marilyn Reames, David Skorupinski — Commissioners. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of every month at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Senior Center. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

2026 Partners — Diamond Tier: Forest Lawn (Annette Rivera-Berry), Humana (Frank Kim), Rainbow Cone (Anne Hsiung). Gold Tier: Aetna (Ivonne Chavez), Alignment Health (Evelyn Briano), The Palms La Mirada (John Olivas). Silver Tier: Adrienne de Lundi Insurance Services.

Page 3: Free Services & Amenities

Fitness Center: Free access to treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight sets. To use a treadmill, visit the Reception Desk to complete a waiver, get training, and sign in/out each time. Wear tennis shoes and wipe down equipment after use.

Senior Center Library: A relaxing space with romance, fiction, science fiction, large print, and more. Self-checkout system. Local artist artwork on display.

Computer Lab: Check email, play games, and more. Use headphones for audio. No food or open containers (water bottles with lids OK). Printing services are not available.

Cypress Senior Citizens Club – Mondays: Arrivals 6:00 pm, meeting starts 7:00 pm, followed by refreshments and bingo.

Sunshine Club – Thursdays: Arrivals 1:30 pm, meeting starts 2:00 pm, followed by refreshments and bingo. Sunshine Club Senior Trips to musicals, landmarks, dining, and casinos — no membership or residency required. Contact Darlene Kelly at (714) 995-6735.

Plus 40’s Dance – Wednesday Nights: 6:00–9:00 pm, $7 per person. Ballroom music by “Now and Then,” refreshments served. Contact Gayle Weigert at (562) 715-3929.

Page 4: Free Services & Amenities (cont.)

Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) – thru Council on Aging Southern California. Tuesday, August 11 and 25, 9:30 am–12:30 pm. Free unbiased consultation for Orange County residents on Medicare, healthcare rights, Medicare Part D, supplemental insurance, HMOs, and long-term care insurance. Scheduled every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Schedule at the Reception Desk or call (714) 229-6670.

Notary Service (CarePatrol) – By appointment only, 20-minute appointments, free of charge, current valid ID required, 2nd Wednesday of the month. Next date: Wednesday, August 12, 12:00–2:00 pm. Must be an Orange County resident, 60 years or older. Schedule at the Reception Desk or call (714) 229-6670.

Page 5: Cypress Senior Cinema

Free movies every Wednesday. Doors open 12:30 pm, showtime 12:45 pm. 9031 Grindlay St, Cypress, CA 90630. Movies subject to change without notice. Beverages for sale at the Reception Desk.

• August 5: The Sheep Detectives (PG, 1h49m, 2026) — Hugh Jackman, Brett Goldstein, Patrick Stewart
• August 12: Jack Reacher (PG-13, 2h10m, 2012) — Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins
• August 19: People We Meet on Vacation (1h57m, 2026) — Emily Bader, Tom Blyth, Sarah Catherine Hook
• August 26: The Theory of Everything (PG-13, 2h3m, 2014) — Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior

Page 6: Meals on Wheels Lunch Café

Nutrition Desk open 10:30 am–12:00 pm. $3.00 suggested donation for adults 60+, $5.00 for under 60. First-come, first-served.

Free Entertainment: Pianist Rosemary Carda every Thursday; Vocalist Phil Bickal 4th Tuesday monthly; Karaoke Party last Wednesday monthly.

Full August lunch menu (Monday–Thursday, closed Fridays) is posted at the center; special events include a Luau Dining Center Celebration on August 14 (ticket required) and a Birthday Celebration lunch on August 17. All meals comply with USDA/California Dept. of Human Services dietary guidelines. Program funded in part by the Federal Older Americans Act. Visit www.MealsOnWheelsOC.org.

Page 7: Additional Food Resources

• Senior Grocery Program & TEFAP: Wednesday, August 12, 9:30 am at the Cypress Senior Center (2nd Wednesday monthly). Check-in 8:00 am, distribution begins 9:30 am. Bring your own carts/bags.
• Community Action Partnership: Friday, August 21, 9:00 am–12:00 pm at the Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave (3rd Friday monthly). New applicants placed on a waiting list. To apply: (714) 667-0717.
• Meals on Wheels Orange County: Home-delivered meals, frozen meals, case management, homemaking, friendly visitors, and more. (714) 220-0224.
• Home Delivered Meals: Monday–Friday for a nominal fee if homebound. (714) 220-0224 or www.mealsonwheelsoc.org.
• 2-1-1 Orange County: Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 600-4357 (24 hrs, multilingual). www.211oc.org.
• CalFresh: (800) 281-9799 / TTY (714) 834-8500, Mon–Fri 7:30 am–5 pm. www.BenefitsCal.com.
• OC Food Help: www.ocfoodhelp.org.
• Orange County Office on Aging: (800) 510-2020 or (714) 480-6450, Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm. www.officeonaging.ocgov.com.
• Orange County Food Bank: (714) 897-6670 or www.ocfoodbank.org.
• Second Harvest Food Bank OC: (855) 233-3362 or www.feedoc.org/get-help.

Page 8: Ongoing Activities

Karaoke Party – Last Wednesday of each month. Check-in 10:30 am, karaoke as early as 10:45 am, lunch served at 12:00 pm. Must join for lunch to participate; space limited, first-come first-served.

Birthday Celebrations – Every 3rd Monday, lunch on the house for Cypress residents 60+ (check-in 10:30 am). If the 3rd Monday falls on a holiday, celebration moves to the 4th Monday. July birthday sponsor: Spark.

Weekly schedule highlights (rooms noted in parentheses):

• Monday: Open Exercise 8:15–9:45 (ER); Flow Yoga $ 8:30–9:30 (MUE); Quilting for OA 8:30–12:20 (A/C); Health & Wellness for OA 10:20–12:10 (MUE); Eclectic Yoga 1:00–3:00 (ER); Health & Wellness Cardio 2:00–3:50 (MUE); Sr. Citizens Club Bingo 6:00–9:00 (MUR)
• Tuesday: Open Exercise 8:15–9:45 (ER); Advanced Tai Chi 8:15–9:00 (MUE); Tai Chi Beginner 9:00–10:00 (MUE); Games for Brains 9:00–10:50 (A/C); Chair Yoga $ 10:15–11:05 (MUE); Line Dance 11:30–2:00 (MUE); Bridge 11:45–3:00 (CR); Creative Writing 3:30–5:20 (A/C)
• Wednesday: Open Exercise 8:15–9:45 (ER); Yoga Club 8:30–10:00 (MUE); Painting for OA 9:30–11:20 & 1:00–4:50 (A/C); Cribbage 12:30–3:00 (CR); Mahjong 12:30–4:30 (ER); Senior Center Cinemas 12:45–3:00 (MUE); Peer Support Group 2:00–3:00 (LIB); Plus 40’s Dance 6:00–9:00 (MUR)
• Thursday: Open Exercise 8:15–9:45 (ER); Mindfulness & Meditation 9:00–10:00 (CR); Health & Wellness Cardio 9:45–11:35 (MUE); Hatha Yoga 10:00–11:30 (ER); Strong & Steady Chair Yoga $ 10:15–11:05 (A/C); Bridge 11:45–3:00 (CR); Tai Chi Chuan 1:00–2:50 (ER); Music Arts for OA 1:30–3:20 (CONF); Sunshine Club Bingo 2:00–4:00 (MUR); Elenz Dance Night (every 2nd Thu) 5:30–8:30 (MUR)
• Friday: Open Exercise 8:15–9:45 (ER); Senior Chorus 9:30–11:20 (A/C); Country Line Dance 10:00–12:00 (MU); Bunco (every 4th Fri) 12:00–3:00 (CR); Ultra Beg. Line Dance 12:30–2:00 (MUR); Help Yourself to Health 3:00–4:50 (MUE)

Room legend: A/C=Arts & Crafts Room, CR=Card Room, CC=Civic Center, CONF=Conference Room, ER=Exercise Room, MUW=Multi-Use Room West, LIB=Library, G=Galleria, HS=Health Services, MUR=Multi-Use Room, MUE=Multi-Use Room East. Room locations subject to change without notice.

Page 9: August Calendar

$ = Fee-based class, pre-register. ** = Special event, see Reception Desk. + = Presentation, sign up at Reception Desk. < = By appointment only, register at Reception Desk. All classes/programs subject to change without notice.

• Mon 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Blood Pressure Screening 12:15–2:00 pm
• Tue 4: Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 am–12:00 pm
• Wed 5: Tech Help 2:00–5:00 pm
• Fri 7: Tech Help 2:00–5:00 pm
• Tue 11: HICAP 9:30–12:30; Presentation 10:00 am
• Wed 12: Senior Grocery Program (check-in 8:00 am, distribute 9:30–10:30); Notary Service 12:00 pm
• Thu 13: Presentation 10:00 am; Blood Pressure Screening 11:30–1:30
• Fri 14: Tech Help 4:00–5:00 pm
• Mon 17: Presentation 10:00 am; Blood Pressure Screening 12:15–2:00; Spirit Week begins
• Tue 18: Blood Pressure Screening 10:00–12:00; Presentation 10:00 am; Spirit Week
• Wed 19: Presentation 10:00 am; Spirit Week
• Thu 20: Presentation 10:00 am; Spirit Week
• Fri 21: Tech Help 4:00–5:00 pm; Spirit Week; Happy Senior Citizens Day!
• Tue 25: HICAP 9:30–12:30
• Wed 26: Presentation 10:00 am
• Thu 27: Blood Pressure Screening 11:30–1:30
• Fri 28: Tech Help 4:00–5:00 pm

Pages 10–12: Classes & Programs

All classes held at the Cypress Senior Center unless stated otherwise; subject to change/cancellation. NOCE-marked classes require registered NOCE student status — call (714) 808-4679 or email starhelp@noce.edu. NOCE break Aug 3–7; Fall session Aug 10–Dec 17.

• Open Exercise (C. Wesling) – Ongoing M–F 8:15–9:45 am, Free
• Flow Yoga with Darshini: Pay As You Go (D. Aithal) – M 8:30–9:30 am, $12
• Quilting for Older Adults (L. Smith, NOCE) – M 8:30–12:20 pm, Free
• Health & Wellness for OA (K. Yu, NOCE) – M 10:20–12:10 pm, Free
• Eclectic Yoga for Seniors (R. Siu) – M 1:00–3:00 pm, Free
• Health & Wellness for OA (Cardio) (E. Matikinyidze, NOCE) – M 2:00–3:50 pm, Free
• Intermediate/Advanced Tai Chi (J. Velardo) – T 8:15–9:00 am, Free
• Tai Chi Beginner (J. Velardo) – T 9:00–10:00 am, Free
• Games for Brains (G. Heins) – T 9:00–10:50 am, Free
• Chair Yoga with Darshini: Pay As You Go (D. Aithal) – T 10:15–11:05 am, $10
• Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance (E. Ilagan/T. Mitchel) – T 11:30–2:30 pm, Free
• Bridge – T & TH 11:45 am–3:00 pm, Free
• Creative Writing for Seniors (A. Ilayda, NOCE) – T 3:30–5:20 pm, Free
• Indoor Chair Volleyball – 1st & 3rd Tuesday, T 1:30–2:30 pm, Free (sign up at front desk)
• Yoga Club (J. Ting) – W 8:30–10:00 am, Free
• Painting for Older Adults (I. Lopez, B. Gier, NOCE) – W 9:30–11:20 am & 1:00–4:50 pm, Free (supplies required)
• Cribbage – W 12:30–3:00 pm, Free
• Mahjong (P. Jung) – W 12:30–4:30 pm, Free
• Peer Support Group (R. Bush) – W 2:00–3:00 pm, Free
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 3rd Wednesday, W (8/19) 7:00–8:30 pm, Free
• Mindfulness & Meditation (E. Pao & D. Rosa) – TH 9:00–10:00 am, Free
• Health & Wellness for OA (Cardio) (C. Viteri, NOCE) – TH 9:45–11:35 am, Free
• Hatha Yoga (J. Dominh) – TH 10:00–11:30 am, Free
• Strong & Steady: Chair Yoga & Strength, Pay As You Go (D. Aithal) – TH 10:15–11:05 am, $10 (bring hand weights)
• Health & Wellness for OA (Tai Chi Chuan) (D. Layne, NOCE) – TH 1:00–2:50 pm, Free
• Music Arts for Older Adults (S. Orozco, NOCE) – TH 1:30–3:20 pm, Free
• Elenz Dance Night: Pay As You Go (E. Illagan) – 2nd Thursday, TH (8/13) 5:30–8:30 pm, $10
• TechHelp (student volunteers, by appointment) – F 4:00–5:00 pm, Free (bring fully charged device)
• Senior Chorus for Older Adults (L. Lassetter, NOCE) – F 9:30–11:20 am, Free
• Country Line Dance & More: Improver/Inter. (M. Velasco) – F 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Free
• NEW! Bunco – 4th Friday, F (8/28) 12:30–3:00 pm, Free
• Ultra Beginner/Beginner Line Dance (L. Tang) – F 12:30–2:00 pm, Free
• Help Yourself to Health for OA (K. Yu, NOCE) – F 3:00–4:50 pm, Free
• Zumba Fitness: Pay As You Go (L. Morris) – SA 9:00–10:00 am, $7

Blood Pressure Screening (Health Services Office): Mondays 12:15–2:00 pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am–12:00 pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 11:30 am–1:30 pm. Subject to change without notice.

Page 13: Presentations

Pre-registration highly encouraged – visit the front desk or call (714) 229-6670. Subject to change; the Senior Center does not recommend, endorse, or guarantee outside products/services.

• Sleep and Healthy Aging – Dr. Zulmy Mancia (Seacrest), Tuesday, August 11, 10:00–11:00 am. Natural approaches to improving sleep and healthy aging.
• Reverse Mortgage Myths – Amy Brick (Brick and Co Real Estate), Thursday, August 13, 10:00–11:00 am. Separating fact from fiction on reverse mortgages.
• SHOPP & Blood Pressure – Chelsea Velick (OC Health Care Agency), Monday, August 17, 10:00–11:00 am. Blood pressure and hypertension management.
• Every Second Counts: Stroke Awareness and Early Action – Penny Munoz (St. Jude Medical Center), Tuesday, August 18, 10:00–11:00 am. FAST acronym and stroke risk factors.
• Small Nutrients, Big Benefits: Essential Vitamins for Healthy Aging – Jacqueline Atwood (Right at Home), Wednesday, August 19, 10:00–11:00 am.
• Pre-Planning Series: Introduction to Pre-Planning & Understanding Your Options – Al Costello (Dignity Memorial), Thursday, August 20, 10:00–11:00 am.
• Alzheimer’s Update – Dr. Trinh (Alzheimer’s Orange County), Wednesday, August 26, 10:00–11:00 am. Latest updates from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Notice: Senior Center parking lot LED light replacements, August 3–7. Please allow extra time to get to activities.

Page 14: Information & Events

Symphony on the Go (Pacific Symphony) – Friday, August 14, 6:30–7:30 pm, Maple Grove Park North, 6221 Orangewood Ave. Free and open to all – bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Cypress Run: All About That Pace Walking Club – October 3. For older adults who’d like to participate in the Cypress 5k Walk. Free, space limited. Walk-in registration opens Monday, August 17 at the Cypress Senior Center. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Cypress.

Page 15: Information & Events (cont.)

Senior Citizen Spirit Week – August 21 is Senior Citizens Day! Dress-up fun all week; visit the lobby 10:00 am–12:00 pm to spin the wheel and win a prize.

• Monday 8/17: Team Jersey Day – dress to represent your favorite team
• Tuesday 8/18: Holiday Cheer – wear festive attire
• Wednesday 8/19: Wacky Socks Day – show off your wildest pair
• Thursday 8/20: Hat Day – wear your favorite headgear
• Friday 8/21: Pajama Day – relax in your comfiest PJs

Boogie Night: Oktoberfest – Friday, September 18, 5:00–8:00 pm, Cypress Senior Center. $6 per person – light refreshments, DJ, activities. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 24, first-come first-served.