Is Your Pleasant Hill Senior “Car Fit”?

By Pleasant Hill Times

If you have a Pleasant Hill Senior aged 65 years or older in your family don’t miss the chance to make sure they ae “car fit” by bringing them the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging’s CarFit event on May 2^nd 2015 from 10:00 am to1:00 pm.

What Is CarFit?

Brought to you by the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging, AARP and AAA, CarFit is every senior citizen’s opportunity to improve their fit for their vehicles and make sure they are able to drive more safely and comfortably.

There’s no denying that we have more older rivers on the road in 2015 than ever before and CarFit is a great opportunity for seniors in Pleasant Hill as well as their families to make sure their loved ones are driving safer, longer and able to continue participating in their communities.

What CarFit Includes

When you attend CarFit they will help you:

• Establish a clear line of sight over your steering wheel.
• Properly position head restraints, brake pedals and gas pedals
• Minimize blind spots.
• Adjust seat belts to insure that they fit properly.

To participate in CarFit please schedule an appointment with the City of Pleasant Hill by calling (925) 671-5221.

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Parents Get Ready For another Busy Year in Pleasant Hill

By Pleasant Hill Times

One of the many things that we love about Pleasant Hill is that there are always plenty of things to do around town if you’re a parent.

In today’s post we will break down some of the things to do in Pleasant Hill that you can add to your schedule.

Pleasant Hill Rec Preschool

Registration for preschool at Pleasant Hill Recreation opens on February 7^th 2015 at 9:00 am.

To learn more come to the Community Center at 320 Civic Drive or visit http://www.pleasanthillpreschool.com.

Little Sweetheart Dance

Don’t miss the My Little Sweetheart dinner and dance on February 13^th 2015 from 6:00 am to 7:30 pm.

This event is for boys and girls ages 2 through 10 years old.

Location – Pleasant Hill Senior Center Chateau Room.

Time – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Come Together 5 Benefit Concert For Pleasant Hill Teens

It’s hard to believe that it’s time for another come together benefit concert.

The 2015 concert will take place on February 27 2015 from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

To attend this concert visit their website at http://www.cometogether5.eventbrite.com.

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Pleasant Hill Seniors Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events

By Pleasant Hill Times

One of the great things about living in Pleasant Hill is that you have so many things to do here every month that there’s no need to stay at home every day, unless you really want to. J

Here’s a breakdown of things you can do in Pleasant Hill this month:

Monthly Pancake Breakfast

Date – February 1^st 2015

Time – 8:30 to 10:30 am

Location – Pleasant Hill Senior Center (Chateau Room)

Price – $5

Note – This event happens on the first Sunday of each month so add it to your calendar.

Care Management Series

Date – February 1^st 2015

Time – 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Location – Pleasant Hill Senior Center

Price – FREE!

This event will provide you with practical ways you can save money at home including on your garbage bills!

Annual Crab Feed

Date – January 23^rd 2015

Time – 6:00 pm

Location – Pleasant Hill Senior Center

Price – $45

Call the Pleasant Hill Senior Center to make a reservation.

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Donate Your Used iPod To the Music for Memories Project

One of the hardest parts about growing up and living in the world today is seeing your parents, loved ones and relatives deal with the specter of dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s is pretty common in the world today but, thankfully, there are wide variety of things that average people can do to stimulate memories in Alzheimer’s patients including the use of music.

Local Kids Helping Seniors

In Pleasant Hill, two girls from the local Girl Scout Troop: Juliana Friis and Kayla Kelly, are doing something to help seniors in the community, while at the same time working towards earning their Silver Award by collecting used iPods for the Music for Memories Project.

Yes The Music for Memories Project Works

Thanks to the hard work of people like Juliana Friis and Kayla Kelly, plus thousands of health care professionals across United States, we know that music does play an integral part in stimulating memories in the minds of Alzheimer’s patients.

What songs do you know and love that you saved on your iPod, MP3 player, phone or computer?

By helping out Juliana Friis and Kayla Kelly when you donate your used MP3 player, iPod, or iTunes gift card, you will be able to help a senior citizen right here in Pleasant Hill in their battle with Alzheimer’s by providing them with the gift of music which will help to stimulate long buried memories by the songs that will be pre-programmed on the portable device that’s given to them.

To be a part of the music for memories program you will need to donate your used iPod, MP3 player or iTunes gift card by placing it in a collection box at: Christ the King Church, Grace Healthcare of Pleasant Hill or Valley View Middle School.

For more information on the music for memories program contact Kayla Kelly by emailing her at:
kelly0894@sbcglobal.net.

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Pleasant Hill Senior Citizen Events

One of the great things about living in Pleasant Hill is that there are plenty of things for anyone to do all year long, especially for Senior Citizens, and the month of April is going to be a busy month as there will be more things for Seniors to do at the Senior Center.

April Events

April 4^th

 

Laugh, Love and Learn 2014 Information Fair

Cost – FREE

Time – 8:30am to 1:00pm

Phone – (925) 798-8788

April 9^th

Explore your world with us!

Learn about exciting upcoming travel

Adventures offered by PHR&PD Travel Services.

Cost – FREE

Time – 6:00pm

Phone – (925) 798-8747

April 10^th

 

Care Management Information Series

Topic – What is Hospice & Palliative Care?

Cost – FREE

Sponsor – Chateaus of Pleasant Hill

April 19^th

Easter Pancake Breakfast & Spring Boutique

Time – 9:00am to 11:00am

Cost – $5

Children four and under are FREE!

Watch Out For Senior Abuse

If you suspect that a senior citizen or older adult in your family is being either emotionally or physically abused it’s important to speak up and be their “advocate” because, sadly, most Senior Citizens are not able to speak up for themselves.

Some common examples of abuse to senior citizens include: sudden loss of weight, broken bones, bruises, bed-sores and cuts.

To report elder abuse contact the Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services unit at (877) 839-2070

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