Item 20 Staff Report Consider Jack Orlove's Request that Town Council Appoint a Commission Composed of Town Citizens to Evaluate the Possibility of a Dedicated Senior CenterCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: November 17, 1999
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN-C.OUNCI
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: 11/22/99
ITEM NO. ZD
CONSIDER JACK ORLOVE'S REQUEST THAT TOWN COUNCIL APPOINT A
COMMISSION COMPOSED OF TOWN CITIZENS TO EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY
OF A DEDICATED SENIOR CENTERS
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Jack Orlove's request that Town Council appoint a commission composed of Town citizens to evaluate the
possibility of a dedicated senior center.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Jack Orlove submitted the attached letter requesting that Council appoint a commission to evaluate the possibility
of a dedicated senior center. This report presents options for Council's consideration.
DISCUSSION:
There are at least five options for obtaining citizen input on this question:
A. Appoint a commission to evaluate the question and report back to Council with recommendations.
B. Direct the Manager to appoint a committee under the provisions of Town Code section 2.30.295.
C. Ask Mr. Orlove to establish and spearhead a committee composed of contacts he has made over the last several
months.
D. Ask the Los Gatos Senior Consortium to assume the task of evaluating the feasibility of a dedicated senior
center.
E. Ask the Community Services Commission to evaluate the issue and report back to Council with
recommendations.
In his proposal, Jack assumes that staff is opposed to establishing a dedicated senior center. This is not the case. In the
absence of a center dedicated only to seniors, staff coordinates with local agencies using existing facilities to provide
a number of senior services. If the necessary resources are obtained to establish a dedicated center, the staff role will
change accordingly.
PREPARED BY: Regina A. Falkner,
Community Servi
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CONSIDER JACK ORLOVE'S REQUEST THAT TOWN COUNCIL APPOINT A
COMMISSION COMPOSED OF TOWN CITIZENS TO EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A
DEDICATED SENIOR CENTER
November 17, 1999
Some elements of the charge to any committee or commission - should one be established, should include:
• Obtain representative input from residents on establishing a dedicated senior center.
• Evaluate facilities and programs provided by comparable communities, including information on construction,
financing, and operating costs.
• Advise Council on findings and make recommendations.
Council may wish to include representatives from senior service agencies to any advisory body it may appoint.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
Letter from Jack I. Orlove, Sr.
Distribution:
Community Services Commission
Jack I. Orlove, Sr., 220 Dover Street, Los Gatos, CA, 95032-3815
Los Gatos Senior Consortium:
Debbie Kranefuss, Live Oak Senior Nutrition,19 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Laura Kazmareck, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-2118
Jean Sullivan, The Health Place, 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Regina Falkner, Community Services Director, P.O. Box 949, Los Gatos, CA 95031
Mary Goldsworthy, Convent of the Holy Names, 200 Prospect Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Jennifer Turk, Adult and Child Guidance Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue, Suite D40, Campbell, CA 95008
Arlene Crawford, Live Oak Adult Day Services, 1147 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Fagie Rosen, Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Pamela Bancroft, The Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Joyce Meurer, Los Gatos Saratoga Seniors, 1671 Milroy Place, San Jose, CA 95124-4723
Susan Buxton, Los Gatos Public Library, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Wendy Woolsey, Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, 300 College Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Lynette Vega, Los Gatos Senior Program, 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Josie Geisen, Council on Aging Representative, 217 Tait Avenue #1, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Sheri Lewis, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1355, Los Gatos, CA 95031
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
November 8, 1999
Honorable Members of the Town Council
Town of Los Gatos
110 East Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95031
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Ref: November 22nd Town Council Meeting
Agenda Item # 12 - Request To Consider The Establishment
of a Dedicated Senior Center
Dear Honorable Council Members:
I want to thank those members of the Council and the Staff who have
given me the opportunity to make a presentation at the November 22nd
Council meeting concerning the establishment of a dedicated senior
center.
I am enclosing:
1. A position paper prepared by myself, explaining in detail the
reasons for my position.
2. Copies of petitions signed by citizens of Los Gatos.
3. A copy of The Outlook, the official newsletter of the Saratoga
Senior's Center. I thought it would be helpful to make a
comparison between Saratoga and Los Gatos, and this newsletter
shows the way a senior center could and should be run. Of
particular interest is the letter included within the newsletter
which states that almost 2,000 person utilize this Center each
month and on the back of this letter is a solicitation for funds.
After a brief oral presentation, I will be glad to answer any questions you
may have concerning the subject matter.
Yours truly;
Jack t. i3rf-OVeL
JACK 1. ORLOVE SR. • 2 2 0 DOVER ST • LOS GATOS • CA
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Dedicated Senior Center
As we may all know, all of the major cities in Santa Clara County, San
Jose, Mt. View, Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and
yes, Milpitas, all have dedicated Senior Centers and most of these are
staffed with paid personnel. Dedicated in the sense, that the senior
population in each city has the sense of ownership of the facility (not
shared by other non -related groups) which serves all types of seniors'
needs as discussed below. Each of these cities have studied their
growing senior population and determined that it justified the
expenditure of funds necessary for the establishment of a dedicated
senior center.
During the last census, Los Gatos .vas found to have one of the highest
senior populations in Santa Clara County. With life expectancy
extending each year, the senior population will generally grow.
Additionally, Los Gatos is deemed to be an affluent community and one
which takes pride in its Town and claims to be unique. Well we are
unique all right, we alone lack a dedicated senior center.
CURRENT SITUATION - What does Los Gatos have? A multi -purpose
room - The Neighborhood Center, which has a cinder block interior
walls, with folding tables and chairs, and completely devoid of an
inviting character, (in terms of decoration) save two flags, an organ and a
piano and it projects a cold and impersonal feeling to all who enter.
Folding chairs and tables, which by the way are uncomfortable to utilize
by many seniors. It is not a place for seniors to meet and to be social, it
is a part-time facility for senior classes, competing with other civic
groups, organizations and Town functions. The Center is so devoid of
warmth and character, that the seniors in the Live Oak nutritional
program, would rather eat their meals in the Methodist Church, than at
the Center. There are come meeting rooms in the same building, which
again, are multi -purpose and lacking an inviting character.
Then we have the Senior Drop -In Center which is often erroneously
described by Town officials as Los Gato's answer to a dedicated senior
center. In truth, its main purpose is a referral service for various senior
programs available in the Town, or the County, and private agencies. It
is approximately a twelve by eighteen foot room and it is only open three
hours a day, five days a week and manned by volunteers. There is a
coffee pot, a scale, some magazines, a sofa and two upholstered chairs.
If there were more than seven people in the room, you would have
standing room only crowd. The one computer and printer in the room, is
for official use only.
WHY A DEDICATED SENIOR CENTER? Town Staff constantly
overlooks the importance of a dedicated senior center. They maintain
that it is not important that senior services be under one roof. In
addition, they attempt to placate the Council and others by claiming that
increasing the activities being offered in the Neighborhood Center is the
answer to critics. But this is not the solution.
What we must focus on is an approach that will reach out to all seniors,
especially those who have emotional or physical needs that require
fulfillment. The answer is not in holding a class for fly fishing , or a
discussion of current events. What seniors generally need, is a place
for them to call their own, like a niche - if they feel like coming,
they can sit down and watch TV, or just share their stories and
experiences without being humiliated. They can just have
fellowship with others in a non -class or instructional setting.
Contrary to the Town staffs thinking, the class room or instructional
setting by itself does not constitute a senior center.
Many seniors suffer from one form or another of mental depression.
Some have lost their mates, close friends; some suffer dehabilitating
physical conditions; and some are just plain depressed about
approaching death with only their dim memories to keep them going.
Many are withdrawn into themselves. These type of people and other
seniors need fellowship. They need a social gathering. How does a class
in painting, or a walking group address their needs? They need a place
that they can call their own, where they can feel comfortable in warm
surroundings, make social contact with others. There is much more
to a senior center than classes and referral of available services.
WHY DON'T SENIORS COMPLAIN? - This is a tough question to
answer. I do know that a lack of complaints does not mean that there is
not a need for a dedicated center. I solicited petitions for a short time,
and everyone I came across, young and old alike, all agreed that a
dedicated senior center in Los Gatos was a good idea. Several, were just
shocked to find out that this Town does not have a senior center. They
were under the impression that the Neighborhood Center is the senior
center.
As a possible answer to this question, I would pose several reasons.
First, older seniors, those who are in the eighties or more, are generally
reluctant to pound on doors, write letters petitioning for change or make
telephone calls as advocates. They want their life to be without strife and
upset and they want no ups or down. Possibly others within the senior
classification, like myself in the past, felt that they could not buck Town
Hall and that by themselves, it was a useless venture.
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I am confident that if we threw aside this fiction that the Town already
has a senior center, and polled the population of Los Gatos, seniors and
non -seniors alike, as to whether or not a dedicated senior center would
be an asset to this community, the response would be overwhelmingly
positive.
The fact that there are not phone calls and letters every week is not
justification for refusing to appoint a citizens' commission to study the
feasibility of establishing a dedicated senior center.
WOULD A DEDICATED CENTER BE UTILIZED? - To answer this
question one would need to establish a method of measurement. The
answer might be to evaluate utilization by measurement of dollar outlay
as against usage. The more dollars spent, the larger percentage of usage
would be expected. But keep in mind, that we are not talking about a
profit center for the Town, but for a service that the Town would provide
for all of its citizens, not just the seniors. How realistic would be a
measurement of computing the total cost and dividing it by the number
of participants?
It is my opinion, that the best indication to an answer to this question
would be to poll the other cities and determine their utilization. I know
for a fact that Saratoga claims that almost 2,000 seniors use their Senior
Center and the Adult Day Care Center every month (quote from the
Letter from Saratoga Senior Coordinating Council dated November 1,
1999 - enclosed in your packet). In my brief investigation, I determined
that the greater the effort and the more the dollars invested by the cities
of Cupertino, Palo Alto and San Jose pays off in more utilization. A half-
hearted effort would get us a half-hearted response from the target
segment. We must be cognizant that Los Gatos has one of the highest
senior populations in the County.
Then too, we have to be cognizant of the fact that the extent of the
utilization of a dedicated senior center depends upon a large extent on
the variety of programs, the type of programs, the content of these
programs and the cost of these programs. These are factors which are
currently wholly within the control of the Town, acting through the
Department of Community Services. For instance, Saratoga is currently
establishing their own senior computer lab, funded in part by the Village,
and supported by fund-raising events, grants, and donations from
neighbors. However, it is not my purpose in making this presentation to
critique the programs currently being offered by the Department of
Community Services. I do believe that Mr. Egon Jensen wants to
address this issue, as it bears directly upon the issue of cost and
utilization of the dedicated senior center.
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We do know that every major city in this County, has looked at this
problem and they all have come up with the establishment of a dedicated
senior center. Why should Los Gatos have the sole contrary conclusion?
The fact that the Terraces and the Meadows are located here, would only
slightly affect the situation. Only a small segment of our Town senior
population are residents in these retirement communities.
Look at Saratoga, which is comparable to our Town. They have donated
Village property for a dedicated senior center. Their senior center is
thriving. I am enclosing a copy of their newsletter, so that all of you can
see what can be accomplished without a major outlay of funds. They
have set aside time each week for widowed support and socializing with
coffee and treats. These types of activities are for the emotional support
which cannot be provided by classes in current events, walking or
painting.
In business, when one develops a product, the successful ones go to the
target market, and inquires as to what type of a product and features do
they want. Based on this input, they develop the product that becomes
successful. An unsuccessful business doesn't want to poll their target
market but they would forge ahead and make the product conform to
what they think the market wants. Again, I suggest that a commission
be established to talk to the cities, evaluate their programs, and most
importantly, talk to the Town citizens, young and old, determine what
they want and then come to a meaningful conclusion.
COST OF A DEDICATED CENTER - There are many ways to raise the
money needed to fund a dedicated senior center, other than exclusively
use Town funds. Some cities charge membership fees i.e., ten dollars a
year, other centers have newspapers with advertisements to raise money,
and other cities have fund raisers, and donations from the community.
Discussions regarding the location and the various methods to fund a
dedicated senior center are issues beyond my presentation on November
22nd and are best left to the Council, the proposed commission and the
Town staff.
CONCLUSION - I am aware of the tremendous opposition to the
establishment of a dedicated senior center from the Town staff. I am at a
loss to understand their opposition, as the establishment of dedicated
senior center does not raise any question concerning their competency.
The contents, quality and cost of the senior programs bears directly upon
the question of utilization, but this is an issue which can be worked out
with the Town staff. In my opinion, a dedicated senior center would be
an asset in the delivery of senior services and programs and it would
make the work of the Community Services Department much more
effective and beneficial to the senior citizens of this Town. This is why I
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would ask the Council to appoint a commission composed of Town
citizens to evaluate the entire situation and not rely solely on the
recommendations of the Town staff.
The Town of Los Gatos, prides itself as a progressive community and as
an unique place to live in Silicon Valley. Let us not be so unique that we
have the distinction of being the only major city in Silicon Valley that
does not have a dedicated senior center.
Respectfully submitted,
Jack I. Orlove
220 Dover St.
Los Gatos, CA
(408) 356-9016
PETITION TO THE LOS GATOS TOWN COUNCIL
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEDICATED SENIOR CENTER
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Senior Center. To this end, we would encourage the Town Council to
appoint a commission to study the feasibility of a dedicated Senior
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THE SARATOGA AREA
SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 3033 / 19655 ALLENDALE AVE. / SARA TOGA, CA. 95070 / 408-868-1257
Mary Jeanne Fenn
Honorary Chairperson
1999 Citizen of the Year
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
Evan Baker, Elect
Stan Bogosian-Vice Mayor
John Mchaffey, Elect
Ann Walton -Smith
Nick Streit, Elect
SASCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dane Christensen, President
Carol Schmidt
VP Adult Cate Center
Paul Bowlin
VP Senior Center
Ron Duffin
VP Finance
Lane Tronson
VP at Large
Harriet Tripp
Recording Secretary
Jo Trimble
Development
Francis Wasserman
Fundraising
Gladys Armstrong
Director at Large
Paul Clark
Director at Large
Roy Cook
Director at Large
Albert Fenn
Director at Large
Fran Krezek
Director at Large
Kent Leinberger
Director at Large
M..E.(Buck) Sample
Director at Large
1999 FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
Mary Richards-Goulart
Exec Director, SASCC
Jo Trimble
Frances Wasserman
Kent Leinberger
November 1, 1999
Dear Neighbor,
Did you know there are almost 2000 seniors who use our Saratoga
Senior Center and the Adult Day Care Center every month? These
are seniors who come to our facility weekly on Allendale Avenue
across from the post office. They aren't banner carrying people; they
are senior citizens who look to people like us for support. They come
to participate in programs that help solve problems, enrich lives, and
sustain involvement in the community. They receive physical and emo-
tional support as well.
As Saratoga's senior population grows, so does the need to continue
and expand our activities. Establishing our own senior computer lab
is just one idea we are working on. The City of Saratoga is very
supportive of SASCC but is only able to provide very limited finanical
assistance due to its low tax base. In order to close the financial gap,
we depend on fund-raising events, grants, our dedicated volunteers,
staff and generous donations from neighbors like you.
Your contribution is tax deductible and we invite you to drop by the
center to see your money at work. Plan to join us for a delicious lunch
some Wednesday.
We at SASCC recognize that without our community's commitment,
our Saratoga Senior Center could not have survived for 20 years. The
Adult Day Care Center is also almost 12 years old.
Your financial help has a direct impact on both centers and allows us
to continue providing and improving our services. Many of our se-
nior participants who are longtime residents were movers and shak-
ers that helped form our wonderful valley. Groucho Marx once com-
mented "Growing old is something you do if you're lucky". These
beneficiaries are our families, neighbors, friends, and maybe even you.
We thank you in advance for your support.
Mary Jeanne Fenn
Honorary Chairperson
1999 Citizen of Year
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Dane Christensen
President Saratoga Senior
Coordinating Council
YES I/WE WANT TO HELP THE SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER AND ADULT CARE CENTER
( ) ENCLOSED IS MY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OF:
$25 $50 $100 $250 OTHER $
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) PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING LONG TERM GIVING,
ESTATE PLANNING OPTIONS AND CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS.
) PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING A DONATION OF STOCK
) I/WE ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE CENTER.
NAME:
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CITY: STATE: ZIP:
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NOVEMBER 1999
THE OUTLOOK
VOLUMN 1999 ISSUE 11/ OFFICIAL NEWSLEI"1hR OF SASCC /PUBLISHED MONTHLY
P.O. Box 3033 Saratoga, California 95070 (408) 868-1257
November Lunc&eon Entertainment
Weaneseay NOVEMBER 3
Dr. Maw will speak about ear implants and other
breakthroughs in hearing technologies.
Weeneseay NOVEMBER Io
The "Old Smoothies" entertain with their vocal
and instrumental vitality. Bea Libby ably directs.
Weeneseay NOVEMBER 17
Bob Battaglia returns with a narrative slide
presentation of the Holy Land.
Weenesaay NOVEMBER 24
No Program HAVE A HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
Men's Lunc aeon
Friaaj NOVEMBER 26
No Program in November or December
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Flu Shot Clinic: Additional Flu Shot Clinic Nov. 13
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16.
Join us for a little Christmas Spirit & Cheer
$23 per person. This is an annual event
presented by Saratoga Senior Center. Dinner
on your own at Pier 39 or Fisherman's
Wharf. Tour of all the Lights at Embarcadero
Center -Union Square -Grand Avenue in
South San Francisco, Fairmont Hotel in San
Jose — and Christmas in the park. For more
information call at 868-1257or 868-1254.
Make your reservation for this fun outing
right away.
RESPONSIBILITY: All activities arranged by SASCC or any of its Committees are solely for the pleasure, information and
convenience of its members and their guests. SASCC, its officers, directors, employees, and members assume no responsibility for
the safety or well being of participants or their personal property, nor for their actions in connection with any of the activities
offered by SASCC.
Caringfor and servint the needs of Saratoga Area Seniors.
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TH1✓ DIRECTORS MESSAGE
T1�e Presi.devtt is %w Europe vacat%ow%wg
Fall is most certainly in the air as the evenings
grow chilly and the trees begin to turn beautiful
shades of red, brown and gold. For SASCC, this is
one of the busiest times of the year, filled with
special events and fund raising activities.
In September we had our High Tea on September
23rd, which was a wonderful success. Next, our
Senior Center members participated in the
Saratoga Parade on October 3rd. We showed off
our float, which won first prize in its category, and
12 seniors from our fantastic fitness lass taught by
Cindy Teerlink, marched proudly behind. Then
we had our Super Saturday on October 16th,
complete with a flu shot clinic, the Lion's A.J.
Robinson Mobile Screening Unit, AARP's new
mobile information center and our huge super sale
filled to the brim with "can't live without" garage
sale items. (I must admit, some of our items one
could live without.) The very next week, on
October 21st, the Adult Care Center had its
annual Fashion Show Fundraiser at Manhattan's
Restaurant and what a delightful time that was.
After all was said and done, we raised over $8,000.
This month, we mailed out our annual fundraising
letter and decided to include it in the Outlook this
year, in hopes that SASCC members such as you
might contribute to the cause as well. Any
donation is helpful and if you have not been by
the Senior Center or the Adult Care Center
recently, we welcome and encourage you to stop
by anytime during the week to see how well
contributions are being used.
One might ask why we go through all this
tremendous effort to raise money for our Centers.
As much as the City of Saratoga appreciates the
important services we provide to the members of
our community, financial support from the City is
minimal due to the limited funds available. As a
result, much of our focus is on raising enough
money to help our programs not only survive but
thrive.
As we enter into the new millennium, our board
members, our staff and our dedicated volunteers
will be working as hard as ever to meet the needs
of our maturing population. You never know
when you might need us, however you can count
on us being here for you if you ever do!
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CLASSES
❖ Fitness: Mon, Wed,
and Fri, 9:00 to 9:55
a.m. with Instructor Cindy Teerlink
from West Valley College.
❖ Acrylic Painting: Tues. 10:00 - 12:00
noon.
Instructor Mary Wyatt from West
Valley College.
❖ Art History: Jan Schmidek West
Valley College. Classes are on
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. NO CLASS
ON NOVEMBER 25.
❖ Money Matters: Wednesdays 1:30 -
3:30 p.m.
❖ Writing Your Memoirs: Nov. 5 and 12.
At 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
❖ Book Review: Nov. 19 - 11:00 - 12:00
noon. Betty Lovelace will review the
book. "The Mother Tongue" English and
how it got that way. Author Bill
Bryson.
❖ Substitute Bridge Players Needed:
If you can occasionally play bridge at
the Senior Center Mondays from 10:10
- 11:30 a.m., please leave your name
and phone number at the reception
desk, 868-1257.
❖ Advanced and Post Advanced Lip
Reading: Tues. Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Post/Adv. class 2:00 p.m.
❖ Intermediate Bridge Class: Tuesdays
1:30-3:00 P.M. New cuss begins Tues,
Nov, 2. Instructor Al Becker. This is a
6-week class, cost is $30. Please phone
the desk at 868-1257 to enroll.
ACTIVITIES
The Saratoga Senior Center serves as the
Club House for bridge, cards, and games
on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
❖ Beginning Bridge: Mon. mornings from
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
❖ Saratoga Traders Investment Club:
1st and 3'i Mondays 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
❖ Mah-jongg: Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.
❖ Wednesday Luncheon: Wed. noon,
$4.00. Birthday Luncheon Nov. 17,
celebrate your November, Birthday with
a free lunch.
❖ Men's Luncheon: No luncheon in
November or December.
❖ Billards: Thursdays dC Fridays
9:00 - 12 noon, at the Warner Hutton
House. Phone Roy Denman for
information 257-8660.
❖ Needlework Network:
Fridays 10:00a.m.
❖ Golf: Blackberry Farm Fridays 11:00
a.m. For info. call Doug Rose at 867-
3663.
Support Groups:
Widowed Support Group: Wed. 10:30 a.m.
Caregivers Support Group: 2'd and 4th
Wed 3:30 p.m. in Adult Care Center.
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SERVICES OFFERED AT THE
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER
There are a variety of services offered at the
Saratoga Senior Center on 19655 Allendale Ave.,
Saratoga. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. weekdays and provides occasional special
events on weekends. In its goal to be a multi-
service center the Board of Directors of the
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council has
authorized the following additional services:
Podiatry Services: By appointment. Twice
monthly on Wednesdays, November 3 & 17 from
10-2 p.m. Fee is $25. If you have a personal
problem with this charge, please consult the
Executive Director.
FREE SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling.
2nd & 4th Monday p.m. by appointment.
Blood Pressure Checks: Nilda Mendelson, R.N.,
10 a.m. - 12 noon on Wednesday, November 3.
No appt. needed.
Financial & Vocational Services: Tuesdays. Call
reception desk 868-1257 to make appointment.
Project Match: Offers relocation or shared
housing services. Call 287-7121.
SALA: Will no longer be coming to the Saratoga
Senior Center. Phone other Senior Centers for
this service. Cupertino (408) 777-3150, -15t Wed &
4th Mondays. Sunnyvale (408) 730-7360. Available
on Thurs. Please call for appointments.
GF-EAT GeTAWAYS
The Recreation Dept. sponsors a variety of trips
for all ages throughout the year. Trip fliers are sent
quarterly before the Activities Guide or the
Outlook. You may add your name to the mailing
list by calling 868-1248 or 868-1249. (Some trips
may already be full. Call now to check space
availability.)
SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF
ART & THE
CANTOR CENTER
FOR VISUAL ARTS AT
STANFORD
Join us for an extraordinary tour
today with guide Magda Madriz. We
will discover our own San Jose Museum of Art and
see the last installation of the Whitney Exhibit,
"Surrounding Responses to the American
Landscape". A delightful hosted lunch will follow.
We then travel to the newly refurbished Cantor
Center at Stanford University. We will see the world
class Rodin collection, the archive of photographer E.
Muybridge and much more. THURSDAY, NOV. 18
— 9:30 a, m, - approx. 4:45p.m.
NUMMI PLANT &
ARDENWOOD FARM
NUMMI, is the only auto plant if California.
This tour includes a short walk and a tram ride
around the plant. This is followed by a hosted
lunch. In interesting contrast, we'll head to
Ardenwood, a historic farm that invites you to see
what life was like near the turn -of -century. Staff
and volunteers attired in Victorian clothing will
guide us through the Patterson family home and
carry us by wagon around the 205-acre farm.
THURSDAY, NOV. 4 8:15 a.m. — approm 4:15
p.m.
RUSSELL G. PERRY, Attorney at Law
Wills
Living Trusts
Estates/Probate
14340 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, Ca. 95070
A local Saratoga Attorney for over 20 years
(408) 741-1401
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Lecture/Discussion Series
Join us on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
BRING A FRIEND
No Fee
Wednesday Nov. 3
Your CD Investments:
Some comparisons
Nicholas G. Streit, CPA Delucchi, Hawn & Co.,
LLLP
Wednesday Nov. 10
Your Record Keeping: Is it up to date?
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)
Wednesday Nov. 17
Seniors Insurance Options:
Long Term Carr
Dept. Insurance Consumer Services
300 South Spring St., 9th floor
Los Angeles, Ca. 90013
Saratoga Retirement Community
Odd Fellows Home of California, Inc.
Health Care Center .
The Health Center provides 24-hour skilled
nursing care by friendly helpful staff in a
serene park like setting_ Open to the public.
14500 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-1310
The Senior Center was well represented at the annual
Saratoga Community Parade last October 3, 1999. We
were awarded FIRST PLACE in our category, thanks
to the efforts of Kenny Harrington, who made the signs
for the truck, which we all help decorate that morning.
Nancy Tronson generously provided an added
incentive by giving $5.00 to the Center for each person
who walked in the parade for a total of $60.The
Director of the Center, Mary Richards-Goulart and
her daughter Rachel assisted the ladies including
Rafiha Muhawi, Marie Reilly, Virginia Schroeder,
Kathy and Mary McGoldrick, Sophia Soriano, Marie
Taylor, Dina Maldonado, Margaret Ford, Ruth
Milutin and Emily Hendrickson through the parade
and the aerobic exercises given by the their instructor
Cindy Teerlink, Everyone had a grand time.. We hope
to have even more participants for next year's parade.
We already have two antique cars reserved for the
celebration. Come and join us next year.
"HOW TO
FIND A GOOD
CONTRACTOR"
The voice of Midlife and
Older Women's League
invites you to a
presentation:"How - to
find a Good Contractor."
Speaker: Glenn Lenker
will discuss what one
should know before hiring a contractor
Time: Saturday, November 13, at 9:45a.m.
Place:Cypress Gardens Housing Complex
(community center) 3555 Judro Way, San Jose,
Ca. (behind the Cypress Senior Center)
Refreshments served. No charge for program.
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Exclusively for Seniors (408)379-5200
Throughout the history of the Saratoga Area
Senior Coordinating Council, volunteers
have been the lifeblood of our organization.
Without their dedication, their hard work,
creative ideas and endless hours of commitment,
we would not be able to provide the invaluable
services to our community that we do.
Every so often, we feel it particularly important
to say thank you, although we could never say
thank you enough. During the last couple of
months, we have tapped into our volunteers
heavily and the results have been incredible.
Before mentioning the names of those who
helped during our most recent special events, a
huge thank you must go out to our luncheon
volunteers. These individuals show up every
Wednesday morning to set up for our luncheon.
They unfold tables, place chairs, set tables,
decorate, make coffee, prep food, assist in
cooking food, serve food, clear the tables, wash
the dishes, put away tables and chairs and adjust
to the many unknown circumstances that arise
during a given afternoon. Without their
dedicated work, we would not be able to put on
our luncheons, which are one of the most
important programs that we offer at the senior
center.
On Thursday, September 23rd we hosted our
annual High Tea, which is the kick off event for
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Celebrate Saratoga. The Tea was splendid,
complete with live harpists, delicious teas,
sandwiches and sweets. Our guest enjoyed the
treats and the tunes and dressed in their finest
fashions. Once again, in the background, a group
of dedicated volunteers hustled about,
coordinating every aspect of this special
occasion, food, flowers, decorations, place
settings, linens and so on. The volunteer worked
so hard to make the Fun Raiser a smashing
success.
On Saturday, October 16, the Senior Center
offered a flu shot clinic to the public. In addition,
we also had the Lion's Club donate the A.J.
Robinson Mobile Screening Unit to check for
problems with vision, hearing, glaucoma, high
blood pressure and diabetes. The AARP Mobile
Information van was also in attendance and
provided important information to the public.
We also had a huge Super Sale, where we sold
items of all kinds that were generously donated
by supportive members of our community. In
order to successfully coordinate this huge
combined Fund Raiser, it literally took hundreds
of volunteer hours. Besides our annual
fundraising letter, which goes out every
November, this is the biggest fundraiser we have.
To all those listed below and to any whose names
that were mistakenly left out please accept our
most sincere and heartfelt thank you. Without
you there would be no Saratoga Area Senior
Coordinating Council. ,;
Francisco
Jeanne
Fiorella
Jo
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Jeanne
Pat
Paul
Betty
Oy
Nancy
Marie
Janet
Lois
Paul
Peggy
Ethlyn
Jeanne
Rosemarie
Bonnie
Dorothy
Idalene
Desi
Mary A.
Kenny
Emily
Eric
Jessica
Sean
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Alvarez
Augustine
Band
Beach
Blumenthal, M.D.
Boettcher
Bortle, R.N.
Bowfin
Brandow
Brown
Burbank. R.N.
Calkins
Cazel
Chamberlain
Clark
Corr
Countryman, M.D.
Cryan
Dipple, R.N.
Fambrini
Friel
Fryer
Gallmeister
Goulart
Harrington
Henderickson
Henderickson
Henderickson
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Joanne
Theresa
Betty
Ginny
Gladys
Fay
Yvonne
Edna
Lou
Dyna
Joan
Betty
Floyd
Olga
Ken
Dina
Phyllis
Nilda
Barbara
Ruth
Bertha
Lem
Rafia
Clare
Holzmer
Hornig
Hunter
Johnson
Jones
Knight
Lampshire
Lee
Leto
Levin
Lewis, R.N.
Lovelace
Luckenbihl
MacFarlane
Madhvani
Maldonado
Marangoni
Mendelson, R.N.
Mendenhall
Milutin
Robinson
Mueller
Muhawi
Ostrowski, R.N.
MaryBeth Parfitt
Walt Parker
Elizabeth
Touran
Benny
Anne
Ken
Lillian
Barbara
Amanda
Kay
Dorothy
Louise
Jo
Harriet
Lane
Fran
Suszana
Sandra
Doris
Hannah
Replogle
Rohani
Sanchez
Schuman
Seaton
Segal
Sherrard
Squires
Stave, R.N.
Stephan
Tighe
Trimble
Tripp
Tronson
Wasserman
Wong
Zari
Ziegel
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SARATOGA ADULT CARE CENTER
Monday thru Friday Hours 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Program Hours 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. (408) 868-1262
ITALIAN DAY
On September 23rd, the Adult Care Center celebrated its first Italian Day.
4� There was delicious Italian food prepared by staff, and wonderful
entertainment provided by the foot -tapping sounds of the Bee's Knees.
Participants and staff enjoyed the Italian music throughout the day. Italian
food and fun - another special day for all.
xALLOWEEN ?ARTY
Our annual Halloween party held on October 29 was a laughter -filled day.
Staff and participants had some amusing costumes, to say the least. Young
visitors from Mariann's preschool classes came several times during the day for trick-or-
Freating. What a fun day.
ANNUAL FASf110N S11CW
year's Fashion Show Luncheon Fundraiser was held for the first time at Manhattan's.
it 138 people greatly enjoyed the lunch, the fabulous fashions from Exclusively Yours
'que, and the delightful door and raffle prizes. We sold $1,000.00 worth of raffle
•s! Thanks to our Board Members who gathered up various prizes and an enormous
you to Pat Bartle and Eileen Slater for assembling the eye -striking gift baskets and
'r hard work to ensure the success of this event.
THE SARATOGA ADULT CARE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED:
VETERANS DAY
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 11
THANKSGIVING
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 25 & 26
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OUR
NEW
TEACHER
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THE
MEMOIR
CLASS
Louise Webb will be the new teacher for the
Memoir class. Since 1980 she had written
numerous articles for the Saratoga News and
wa: a regular columnist for that publication
for many years. She is a free lance writer and
has had articles published in the San Jose
Mercury News and other publications. Louise
is a member of the California Writer's
Association. For the past three years she has
been publicity chairman of the National
League of American Pen Women Santa Clara
Branch and was honored with an achievement
award for her writing. Currently she is
writing a book on twins called "Womb
Mates" about twins. Louise's identical twin
sister is a columnist in Southern California.
ThK You
A big thank you to the Door to Door Storage
Company for donating the use of their
storage bins. They provided us three bins,
where we were able to store items for our
Super Sale. All we had to do was pay for the
drop off and pick up fee. Hopefully they will
help out again next year, and we will be able to
get an earlier start on storing our goodies.
When you have a storage need please keep
them in mind. 1-800-door-222.
2nn &
"The Results Team"
Cook
Office 408-996-1100
\TM 408-345-3141
Home 408-252-5032
E-mail: royanncook@coldwellbanker.com
Visit our Web Page on the Internet
www.royanncook.com
Coldwell Banker
Cornish & Carey Residential Real Estate
12029 Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
Saratoga, CA 95707
Specializing in "Home -to -Home" transition
• Free market analysis of your home
• Consultation for your special needs: senior housing
options, healthcare choices, community resources
• Step-by-step assistance throughout your sale & purchase
• Moving, cleaning, & estate sale arrangements
Amy Parsons, M.S. Geriatric Care Manager
Real Estate Agent (Century 21 Hallmark)
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President... ... Dane Christensen
Vice President -Adult Care Center.... Carol Schmidt
Vice President -Senior Center Paul Bowlin
Vice President -Finance.......... ...... Ron Duffin
Vice President at Large...... Lane Tronson
Recording Secretary Harriet Tripp
Development Director Mary Jo Trimble
Director at Large Adult Center Paul Clark
Director at Large Senior Center.......... Roy Cook
Directors at Large............ Gladys Armstrong
Charles Dippel
Albert Fenn
Erna Jackman
Fran Krezek
M.E. Sample
Fund Raising...... ... Frances Wasserman
Treasurer Vy Brown
Executive Director ... Mary Richards
Administrative Assistant ... Barbara Sherrard
OUTLOOK Editor ... Fran Krezek
Saratoga Adult Care Center
Administrator.......... Karen Lorenz
Items for publication should be addressed to Editor, OUTLOOK at the address above, or should be
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Town Council Minutes November 22, 1999
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENTS/GORDON H. CHONG (19.40)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report and presentation
from Gordon H. Chong and Associates on conceptual design for potential Parking Lots 2 and 6.
Presentation by Gordon H. Chong & Assoc. on design options for two structures at Parking Lot
2 and Parking Lot 6.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Phil Micciche, 220 Alexander Ave, asked that Lot 6 not overlook St. Mary's School.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Council Consensus to place this item on the January 3, 2000 agenda for another presentation, discuss
funding mechanisims and financial participation of the business community and to hold another study
session and hour before hand. Council requested being kept abreast of incoming reports concerning
construction as staff is made aware of any new information; also if the borings on both lots present
some questionable information, Council requests a second opinion in order to weigh the options and
expence of remediation.
LINDA LUBECK/LEFT MEETING/9:15 P.M.
Councilmember Lubeck, having addressed her need to leave the meeting at 9:15 p.m., excused herself.
SENIOR CENTER/FORMATION OF CITIZENS' EVALUATION COMMITTEE (20.20)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider Jack Orlove's request that
Town Council appoint a commission composed of Town citizens to evaluate the possibility of a
dedicated senior center.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Jack Orlove, 220 Dover Street, presented a discussion on the needs of seniors and the need of Los
Gatos to develop a new Senior Center.
Jean Gamble, 198 Broadway, has lived there for fifty years. She spoke of her time in Los Gatos and
the improvements that have been made in town by the seniors who have lived and worked in Los Gatos
over the years. She asked for Council's consideration and appreciation for these long term residents by
planning a new senior recreation center.
Rita Baum, 135 El Pinar, spoke of senior needs in our town and offered her expertise and time to help
with a Senior Center and a new Library.
Allistair Dallas, 17681 Foster Road, representing the Community Services Commission, noted that the
Neighborhood Center could be made more inviting with some renovations. The new library could also
incorporate a senior center within its plans.
Egon Jensen, 182 Lester Lane, noted that the town needed a catalyst for building a new neighborhood
center and asked that Council commit itself to this concept.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
TC: D 11: MM l 12299
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