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Senior activities: west county

CAMARILLO

Camarillo Senior Activities

Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. People 50 and older can take part in programs for free or a nominal fee. Most programs and classes are at the Community Center. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 482-4881.

AARP Driver Safety Program: Monthly; call for information.

Art class: Every Tuesday morning; registration required.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Band practice: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

Grey Law: Fourth Monday, by appointment. 482-4881.

Halloween Dance: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Free admission.

Investment Club: 1 p.m. third Saturday.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise (P.A.C.E.): 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Strike Out Stroke health screening: By appointment only, Nov. 5. Free. Reservations required by calling 482-1996.

Table tennis: 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Camarillo Airport gym.

Yoga: 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital

At 2309 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. 389-5176.

Free blood pressure checks: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Fridays in the hospital's subacute resident dining room.

Camarillo HealthCare District

At 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117, Camarillo. 388-1952.

Apple-a-Day Café: A lunchtime community meal program is available to Camarillo residents 60 and older for a donation of $3. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; meals are served at noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1605 Burnley St. Call 388-1952 for reservations.

Senior Meal Mobile: Home-delivered meals are available to homebound Camarillo residents 60 and older Monday through Friday for a donation of $3 per meal. Call 388-1952 to enroll in this program.

Adult day support center: Club Camarillo provides licensed, supervised day support for adults. Activities include socialization, music and pet therapy, exercise, games, educational programs and speakers, current event discussions and more.

Volunteer program: Offers community residents an opportunity to share their expertise and personal talents, meet new people and be part of a team.

FILLMORE

Fillmore Senior Center

533 Santa Clara Ave. 524-4533.

Senior Nutrition Program: Monday through Friday. Hot lunches between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Suggested donation $2.25.

Meals on Wheels: Mondays through Fridays; hot lunches delivered to homebound seniors. Suggested donation $2.75.

FOOD Share Brown Bag: Wednesdays 9 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors only.

OJAI

HELP OF OJAI'S LITTLE HOUSE

111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. 646-0144.

Walking club: 2 p.m. Tuesdays.

Intermediate Spanish: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mondays.

Bridge group: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays.

Free blood pressure check: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

OXNARD

Wilson Senior Center

At 350 North C St., Oxnard. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 385-8028.

P.A.C.E.: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation.

Braille low-vision testing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. fourth Monday. Appointments: 385-8028.

St. John's wellness clinic: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. first Monday. Free blood pressure checks; blood sugar tests for $1.

Rug and needlecraft group: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays.

Tri-counties retirees meeting: 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Tuesday.

Colonia Senior Center

At 126-B Amelia Court, Oxnard. Open 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 385-8163.

Senior nutrition meal: noon to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Suggested donation $2.25.

South Oxnard Senior Center

At 200 E. Bard Road, Oxnard. Open 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. 385-8042.

Exercise: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Bone builders exercise information: 385-8020, 385-8023.

Nutrition program: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Donation $2.25. Reservations: 385-8042.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

The city of Oxnard Senior Services sponsors the Oxnard Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, where people 55 and older are putting their life experience to work for their communities. Volunteer opportunities are available. For information, visit the Oxnard RSVP office, 350 North C St., or call 385-8020 or 385-8023.

Oxnard excursions

The Oxnard Senior Services Program offers excursions for people 55 and older. Prices are per person, double occupancy. Information and reservations: 385-8019.

PORT HUENEME

Port Hueneme Community Center

At 550 Park Ave. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Activities are free if no fee is mentioned. 986-6542.

Silver Streaks Walking: 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

SANTA PAULA

Santa Paula senior center

530 W. Main St. Open 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 933-4272.

Bingo: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays.

Senior nutrition program: Noon Mondays through Fridays. Suggested donation $2.25. Buffet-style meal Fridays.

VENTURA

MORAN MANOR SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER

1690 E. Main St., Ventura. 643-5000.

Alzheimer's Association support group: Second and fourth Thursday. Free adult day care services provided — call one day in advance.

Music events: Every Wednesday. This Wednesday is the Old Time Fiddlers and Oct. 31 will be T.J. Entertainment.

SCAN SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 200, Ventura. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 658-0365.

Yoga for Seniors — chair version: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

TOPS — weight control for seniors: 8:45 to 10 a.m. Fridays. Cost is $24 per year to TOPS.

Basic first aid — for seniors: Nov. 6. Cost is $5. Call to register.

Arthritis Self-Help program: Stanford University curriculum, six-week class. Cost is $25 to Arthritis Foundation. Call for schedule.

Seniors Craft Shoppe

Men and women 50 and older are needed to participate in the Seniors Craft Shoppe, 429 E. Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Information: 643-3059.

Ventura Avenue Adult Center

550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 648-3035.

Senior lunch program — Westside Café: Suggested donation $3 for 60 and over; $5 for under 60. Registration: 648-3148.

Survival Spanish: Thursdays through Nov. 1. Registration/information: 658-4726.

Bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, and 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Computer training: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Home Energy Assistance Program: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Call for appointment.

Homeowners & Renters Assistance: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through mid-October.

Mah jong: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

Ventura Choraliers: 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays

Qigong: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays.

Silver Stretchers: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Chair, yoga-like stretches.

FOOD Share — Brown Bag: 8 to 11 a.m. Fridays.

Senior Gold Coast Transit discount tickets: Available free at front desk. Limit six per participant.

Ventura Senior Recreation Center

420 E. Santa Clara St. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 648-2829.

AARP driving course: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10. Call for reservations.

Arthritis Foundation Chair Exercise Class: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays.

FOOD Share: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays.

Grey Law: Legal assistance offered for those 60 and older. For appointments, call 658-2266.

Senior Gold Coast Transit Discount Tickets: Free at front desk. Limit six per participant.

Social Bridge/lessons: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays with regular play from 10 a.m. to noon.

Free Adult Education classes

For information, call Ventura Adult Education at 289-7925.

Ventura Senior Coordinating Council

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. second Thursday at the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St. Information: 648-2829 or 672-1000.

Ventura poinsettia Dance Club

Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Blvd., Ventura. 646-6109.

Monday night dances: 7:30 to 9:50 p.m. Ballroom dancing with music from the Dick Parent Trio or Wyatt Haupt Trio. New members welcome. $7 members, $8 nonmembers.

Ventura Excursions

Registration for the following upcoming trips is under way from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Senior Recreation Center, at 420 E. Santa Clara St., 648-2829.

Registration for some trips is also available online via eRecreation on the city of Ventura's Web site, www.cityofventura.net. Prices are per person, double occupancy.

Country Roads of Italy: Nov. 2-10. $2,399.

Las Vegas/Imperial Palace: Nov. 12-14. $195/$260.

Pirate's Adventure — family tour: Nov. 24. $75 adults and $45 children.

Holiday band concert: Dec. 9. $15.

Heritage Square and holiday lights: Dec. 19. $15.

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