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INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Farm Day

2

EOA Day at

Ballpark

2

Now Hiring

Crossing Guards

3

Peddlers Market

Community Service

Project

4

4

Intergenerational

Art Show

'Can You Hear Me?'

Phone Scam

5

6

Off-Campus

Registration Dates

Summer 2017

Important Dates

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E D U C A T I O N

F O R

O L D E R

A D U L T S

Senior Mountie S P R I N G 2 0 1 7

Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s cele-

bration of Older Americans Month (OAM). ACL designed the 2017 OAM theme,

Age Out Loud, to give aging a new voice — one that reflects what today’s older

adults have to say.

This theme shines a light on many important trends.

More than ever before, older Americans are working

longer, trying new things, and engaging in their commu-

nities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focus-

ing on independence, and advocating for themselves and

others. What it means to age has changed, and OAM

2017 is a perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate

what getting older looks like today.

Let’s amplify the many voices of older Americans and

raise awareness of vital aging issues across the country.

Join us as we speak up and out loud for OAM!

Mary Lange Received the 2017 ACCE

Lifetime Achievement Award

Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE) is a statewide organiza-

tion dedicated to develop and promote desirable policies, practices, and support for the

educational constituencies within the Association and to promote professional growth

of the membership. Every year the (ACCE) Board has the great pleasure of selecting a

member from Community or Continuing Education as the recipient of the Lifetime

Achievement Award. This award is given to an individual who has made distinguished

contributions to our field though service, engaged in advocacy, and has made a positive

impact on our field. This year, the ACCE Board overwhelmingly selected Mary Lange,

Director of Education for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities programs at Mt. San

Antonio College. For 30 years, Mary Lange has passionately developed and defended

educational opportunities that enhance the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.

http://www.acceonline.org/

P A G E 2

A fabulous 13 year tradition continues with the women’s softball

team inviting the EOA to a day at the ballpark. Our Mounties

took on the Pasadena Lancers with a winning score of 17–5.

Throwing out the opening pitch was Judie Stickles a member of

the Walnut Red Hat Angels and Mark Lowentrout, Associate

Dean, Arts Division.

A great deal can be said about the sisterhood of the Red Hat

Society. They are a global society of women that connects, sup-

ports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship,

freedom, fulfillment, and fitness while supporting members in

the quest to get the most out of life.

Thank you to Esther Villegas and the many members of the

Walnut Red Hat Angels for their continued support and a

hearty thank you to Coach Ruby Rojas and her team for cre-

ating a special day at the ballpark for the EOA.

EOA Day at the Ballpark

Farm Tours, Hay Rides & Pony Rides

Enjoy the Petting Zoo & Visit all of Our Animals.

See our new arrivals (baby animals)

Bring your camera and take a photo with your favorite animal.

Watch the Dairy Milking Demonstration

Kids Bring a Swimsuit to Glide on the Water

Slide

Get your Face Painted

Located At:

Mt. SAC’s School Farm

(Parking Lot F)

1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, CA

Free

Event

Pictured: Mark Lowentrout, Esther Villegas and Judie Stickles

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S E N I O R M O U N T I E

Would you like to work part-time?

Would you like to work only the days’ school is in session and not have to work nights, weekends or holidays?

Would you like a job protecting children while working a before and after school shift?

No Experience is Necessary – Training is Provided

Seniors Welcomed!

For information contact Penny (800)540-9290 ext. 114

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACMS COMPANY IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB

www.thecrossingguardcompany.com

New Class Idea

If you have any new class ideas, we would love

to hear from you. Please contact Education

for Older Adults at [email protected] and

share your ideas for new classes.

REBUS FOR

YOU

Can you solve

these visual

word puzzles?

Answers on

page 6

P A G E 4

Saturday, May 6, 2017

8:00am to 1:00pm

Walnut Senior Center

21215 La Puente Road

Walnut, CA 91789

Mt. SAC students and local residents have cleaned out their closets, garages and sheds. Come on

over and shop for that special treasure you have been looking for. With over 40 vendors, you

are sure to find something. Please tell a friend. For more information please call 909-598-6200.

EOA faculty member Michael Middleton is coordinating a community service

project with the Pomona Food Bank. This years focus is hygiene kits. Items

needed: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, chap stick, bar soap, razor, sanitary pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, hairbrush, comb, toilet paper, q-tips,

and one-gallon zip-lock plastic bags. If you can help support this important

project please bring your donations to the EOA office, or you can bring them

to class and give your donations to your instructor. We will be collecting do-

nations throughout the year.

Peddlers

Market

Answers for Rebus Puzzles 1. Red herring 4. Bigger and better

2. Crossbreed 5. Small print

3. Half-hearted 6. Top secret

Intergenerational Art Show

“America”

FANTASTIC! GREAT! BEAU-

TIFUL! All these words de-

scribed the amazing artwork

in the 13th Annual Intergener-

ational Art Show at the Wal-

nut Senior Center. Walnut

Senior Center Director Ga-

briela Encinas and Professor

Kelly Conte of Mt. SAC

joined together and coordi-

nated efforts to bring this celebration of art to the community. The Intergenera-

tional Art Show is a group exhibition featuring mix mediums including: painting,

sketching, embossed metalwork, jewelry making and more. This is a FREE event

open to the public. This year’s Art Show theme was “America.” Student artist of all

ages were welcome to submit their work. Artwork will be on exhibit at the Wal-

nut Senior Center from April 24 through

April 28 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. For more

information, please contact the Walnut Senior

Center at (909) 598-6200.

The live auction and artist reception was held

April 22, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The artwork was beautiful and really high-

lighted different styles. Again it was a

packed house for the live auction with Wal-

nut Senior Center’s Robert Watanabe as

auctioneer. At the end of the auction there

was a long line of buying patrons wanting to

purchase student artwork!

A special thank you to Brookdale

Senior Living Solutions of Walnut for

graciously catering the opening

reception for the artists with a

beautiful buffet.

P A G E 5

P A G E 6

FCC Warns Consumers of

“Can you Hear Me Scams”

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is alerting consumers of the cell phone scam ”Can you hear me”. This

scam is aimed at getting people who answer the call to say the word "yes." It may not seem like a big deal at the time,

but it's what the criminals can do later with that recording that's dangerous to you, your information and your identity.

Once they have a recording on file of your voice saying "yes," scammers can then use it to authorize unwanted charges

on bills, credit cards and more.

"You say yes, it gets recorded and they say that you have agreed to something," Susan Grant, director of consumer pro-

tection for the Consumer Federation of America, told CBS News. The caller may also ask you to press a button to be

placed on the "do not call" registry, which is just a way for the crooks to find out if the number they called is active.

Other ways the scammers might get you to say yes. If you get a call from a number you don't recognize, you should al-

ways be skeptical of anyone who tries to get you to respond with a simple "yes."

For example, here are a few ways scammers might get you to say yes:

Can you hear me?

Are you the lady of the house?

Do you pay the household phone bill?

Do you pay the household bills?

Are you the homeowner?

You should be skeptical of any yes or no question that has no context provided by the caller.

The safest thing to do is to just hang up.

What scammers can do with a recording of you saying yes

How can crooks cause any damage if you didn't provide your credit card number or other info over the phone?

They have your phone number and you saying yes, which is often all they need to get the phone provider to pass

through third-party charges. Plus, the crooks may have already gotten their hands on some of your personal information

through some other type of data breach. For example, they may have your cable bill or credit card number -- and then

when you dispute the charges, they can counter that they have your consent recorded.

How to protect yourself

If you think you may have already been a victim of this scam, check all of your statements line-by-line -- including your

checking account, credit card, cable bill, phone bill, utility bill and any other bill or account that contains your personal

information and/or payment info. If you see any charges you don't recognize, call the billing company immediately and

dispute the transactions. Also call your bank to make sure they are aware of what's going on.

Bottom line: Do not say anything and do not

press any buttons -- just hang up!

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2017/db0327/DOC-344083A1.pdf

http://www.clark.com/can-you-hear-me-phone-scam-warning-hang-up

P A G E 7

Education for Older Adults

Summer Registration Dates

Summer 2017

Computer Registration Dates and Locations: (All computer classes including Digital Photography and Internet)

Each person must register for himself/herself. Students may not register for anyone else. Students may register for only one computer class.

Registration for new computer students is first come, first served.

Note: the student is permitted to take a computer class only two (2) times consecutively

Walnut Senior Center – 5/8/17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Monday)

La Verne Community Center – 5/9/17 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Tuesday)

San Dimas Community Center – 5/17/17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Wednesday)

West Covina Senior Center – 5/11/17 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Thursday)

Shadow Oak Park – 5/12/17 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Friday)

Palomares Senior Center – First day of class

Steinmetz Senior Center – First day of class

Pathfinder Park – First day of class

Walnut Senior Center:

General Registration Date for the Following Classes: 5/8/17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Monday)

Note: this is for classes held at Walnut Senior Center only. Oil Painting, Home Gardening, Jewelry Production and Design for Retail Sales, Begin-

ning Decorative Art Production for Retail Sales, Healthy Aging Principles of Slow Movement, Healthy Aging Principles of Posture and Flexibility

and all Computer Classes including Digital Photography. Each person must register for himself/herself. Students may not register for anyone else. Registration is first come first served.

Healthy Aging Registration – 5/1/17 at 8:45 a.m. (Monday)

Registration cards will be handed out. 70 completed registration cards will be randomly drawn for each class. Each person must be present

during the registration process and may only register for him or herself. Students may not register for another student at this time. Students

may register for only one Healthy Aging Class.

Fall Prevention-Balance and Mobility Registration – 5/19/17 at 10:15 a.m. (Friday)


during the registration process and may only register for him or herself. Students may not register for another student at this time. Student

may register for only one Healthy Aging Fall Prevention –Balance and Mobility Class.

Valleydale

Healthy Aging – 5/2/17 at 9:00 am. (Tuesday)



may register for only one Healthy Aging Class.

Diamond Bar Center :

Healthy Aging Registration – 5/3/17 at 9:00 am. (Wednesday)



may register for only one Healthy Aging class.

Healthy Aging Principles of Slow Movement Registration – 5/4/17 at 10:00 am. (Thursday)

Registration cards will be handed out. 30 completed registration cards will be randomly drawn. Each person must be present during the regis-

tration process and may only register for him or herself. Students may not register for another student at this time. Students may register for

only one Healthy Aging Principles of Slow Movement class.

Pathfinder Park Community Center:

Healthy Aging– Principles of Posture and Flexibility– 5/19/17 at 9:00 am. (Friday)

Registration cards will be handed out. 70 completed registration cards will randomly drawn for class. Each person must be present during the

registration process and may only register for him or herself. Students may not register for another student at this time.

Healthy Aging– 5/4/17 at 11:30 am. (Thursday)

Registration cards will be handed out. 70 Completed cards will be randomly drawn for each class. Each person must be present during the regis-

tration process and may only register for him or herself. Students may not register for another student

San Dimas Senior/Community Center:

Jewelry Production – 5/5/17 at 9:00 am. (Friday) Each person must be present during the registration. Students may not register

for anyone else. Registration is first come first served.

Mary Lange, MSG Director EOA

E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty Association Representatives:

Representatives at Large: Patricia Cridland, Steve

Williams and Susan Stringfellow

EOA Representatives: Shelby White,

Margaret Valarde and Ray Tucker

Faculty Senate:

EOA Senator: Shelby White

Shelby White, MSG EOA Lead Faculty


EOA Advisory Group

Adolph Bergler, Carol Jones, Ed Jones, Esther Villegas,

Gary Paterson, John Chin, June Wentworth, Lee

Coleman, Nanette Peterson , Phyllis Friar and Steve

Sherman

Education for Older Adults

1100 North Grand Avenue

Walnut, CA 91789

Building 36, Room 2

Phone: 909-274-4192

Fax: 909-468-4429


EOA strives to be a leading educational

resource for older adults transitioning

into life’s second half.

Spring Semester Begins February 27, 2017

No class on the following dates:

Cesar Chavez Day March 31, 2017

Memorial Day May 29, 2017

Spring Semester Ends June 18, 2017

Summer Semester Begins June 19, 2017


Independence Day July 4, 2017

Summer Semester Ends August 20, 2017

Fall Semester Begins August 28 2017


Labor Day September 4, 2017

Veterans Day November 10, 2017

Thanksgiving November 23-26, 2017

Fall Semester Ends December 17, 2017

Winter Semester Begins January 8, 2018


Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15, 2018

Winter Semester Ends February 15, 2018

Semester Dates

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