City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Winter 19/20 Recreation Brochure | Page 29

Blood Pressure Checks Lunch at Sea Country Center
Drop by the Sea Country Center on November 12,
March 10, and May 12 from 9am-1pm for a free
blood pressure check provided by students and
faculty from the University of California, Irvine’s
Nursing Program. It is recommended to have routine
checks of your blood pressure as it can detect any rise,
and give you and your doctor an early warning of any
related issues. Registration is not required. Hot or cold lunches are available Mon., Wed., and
Fri. at 11:45am. Cold lunches are available on the
courtyard Tues. and Thurs., weather permitting.
A suggested donation of $5.50 is requested for
seniors age 60+. Reservations are encouraged,
but not required. For more information, call our
on-site nutrition coordinator at [phone].
(All meals are provided by Age Well Senior
Services.)
Grief Support Group
Grief support groups offer companionship and
understanding from others who have experienced
similar loss and challenges that living with grief
brings. A safe place for you to share conversation
openly and guilt-free in an informal and
comforting setting about the loss of your loved
one with others who are experiencing similar
grief. Join us the first and third Tuesday, every
month, from 10-11:30am. There is no cost to
attend this group, however, please register by
calling our front desk at [phone].
HICAP
Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) is
offered through the Council on Aging-Southern California.
HICAP offers free unbiased and individualized counseling
on Medicare, Medicare Policies, and other related health
insurance topics the first and third Monday of the month from
9am-1pm. The HICAP counselor can assist you by improving
your understanding of Medicare related benefits, enrollment
requirements, supplemental plans, prescription drug plans,
programs to help lower your costs, and long term care services
and support. Assistance with billing issues, including appeals,
is also available. To schedule an appointment, please call the
front desk at [phone].
Legal Aid
The Legal Aid Society offers FREE legal advice to
seniors (must be at least 60 years of age or older).
They offer advice on issues including government
benefits, health, housing, consumer problem, wills,
elder abuse, and more. A legal representative is
available on the second Thursday of every month
at Sea Country Center. To schedule an appointment,
please call the front desk at [phone].
Meals on Wheels
For those who qualify, home delivered meals
are available through Age Well Senior Services.
Monday-Friday, volunteers deliver meals to those
who are unable to come to the center. For more
information, call [phone].
Tax Assistance
The Sea Country Senior & Community Center
provides free tax assistance to people who
are age 60 and older. IRS-certified volunteers
provide free assistance and basic income tax
return preparation with electronic filing to
qualified individuals. Beginning January 6, you
can schedule an appointment for tax assistance.
Appointments are available on Tuesdays from
February-April. To schedule an appointment,
please call the front desk at [phone].
Senior Mobility Program
Through OCTA Measure M2 funding, this service
provides roundtrip transportation from residents’
homes to Sea Country Senior & Community
Center through a City contract with California
Yellow Cab. This program provides curb-to-curb
service on demand from 9am-4pm, Monday
through Friday, excluding holidays. Please
note: This program DOES NOT currently provide
transportation for medical appointments or for
social/community excursions. This program is
open to Laguna Niguel residents, ages 60 and
older. To register, please call Sea Country Center
at [phone].
Saddleback College
Emeritus Classes
Founded in 1976, the Saddleback College
Emeritus Institute was established to create
lifelong learning opportunities primarily for the
older adult. A dynamic array of high-quality,
academic classes are available in over 30
disciplines, taught by expert instructors. Classes
are offered at a variety of locations throughout
the community on a non-credit, tuition-free
basis. For more information: saddleback.edu/
emeritus or call the Emeritus Institute at (949)
582-4835.
Winter Schedule:
SERVICES
Exercise to Music
Tu/Th, 9:15-10:05am
Film as Literature
Mon, 12:45-3:50pm
Art History
Tu, 1-2:50pm
Improving Investments
Mon, 1-2:50pm
Birds of the World
Mon, 9:15am-12:05pm
Pilates
Wed, 9:30-11:20am
Tai Chi
Tu, 1:30-3:20pm
REGISTER EARLY!
Help us avoid canceling classes due to low enrollment.
See page 31 & 32 to register today!
SEA COUNTRY CENTER: [phone]
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