Senior Lunch Menu
Available Monday through Friday at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. Meals are also available when you call one day ahead at Bouquet Canyon Seniors, Monday through Friday, (661) 513-9479, and available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Masonic Lodge in Friendly Valley (661) 299-4595.

Monday — Beef stroganoff
Tuesday —  Herb-baked chicken
Wednesday — Beef chili
Thursday — Fish vera cruz
Friday— Stuffed pepper
Note: Menu is subject to change

Activities
The SCV Senior Center is located at 22900 Market St. in Newhall. For a detailed monthly calendar, call the center at (661) 259-9444. All the following activities will occur at the SCV Senior Center, 1 p.m., in rooms A1-A2 unless
otherwise indicated.
Sept. 23: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital presents a Fall Prevention Fair in honor of National Fall Prevention Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. (661) 253-8000.

Wednesdays — Noon to 1 p.m., blood-pressure checks held, Activity Room 6

Healthy and nutritious cooking classes
Registered dietitian Stephanie Correnti is back with taste-bud, pocketbook and vitality-conscious cooking lessons, six class series on Fridays beginning Oct. 28 through Dec. 2 (no class on Nov. 25), class includes cooking demos and food samples. Classes are free (sponsored by the ENHANCE program of the Los County Area on Aging IIID Funds for Health Promotion/Disease Prevention). Limited seating, registration required. RSVP to (661) 255-1588, ext. 128 or via email at dsevananian@scvsc.org.

Free spine education program
Learn how to take better care of your spine, including lifestyle changes that may help with pain management and prevent future injuries, classes meet the second Wednesday of each month, 5-6 p.m., Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Outpatient Therapy Services Ambulatory Care Center, 25751 McBean Parkway, Suite 310, Valencia. Info: (661) 253-8959.

Free flu shots
Visit the Henry Mayo
Newhall Memorial Hospital booth at the SCV Chamber of Commerce Community Expo and receive a free annual flu shot, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Clarita Activities Center, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita. Info: (661) 200-1309.

Community dance
Third Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m.

Fibromyalgia support group
Support group meeting second Saturday of every month, 10:30 - noon. Info: (661) 270-1961 or harmnyz@msn.com.

Senior orchestra seeks players
Bring your instrument and join the fun, all instruments and skill levels welcome, 3:15 p.m, Mondays, Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments, multi-purpose room, 26705 Bouquet Canyon, Saugus. Info: (661) 298-9553 or (661) 296-4977.

Educational and technical training
Archaeology & Anthropology: Tuesday, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Instructor Scott McAfee
Computer Training (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced in Windows and Mac): Call the center for information.
Computer Training for the Visually Impaired: Monday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, 12-2 p.m.
Ham Radio: Tuesday, 1-2 p.m.
 
Functional fitness
At 8:30 a.m. M-W-F, we’re movin’ and groovin’, steppin’ and sweatin’ to the beat with ACE Certified Exercise Specialist Linda Bennett.
We’re the new and improved “middle age” 50-plus active adults. The program encompasses functional fitness — moves are designed to simulate ADLs (activities of daily living), and sports moves like golf, tennis, and skiing. We do cardiovascular training, muscle and bone building, core stabilization, and spatial awareness for balance — all within one hour. If you’re not quite ready for the fast and furious fitness, at 9:45 a.m. there is a great 30-minute chair class that will suit you. Call the Senior Center at (661) 259-9444, or Linda Bennett at (661) 993-3969.

Food for the soul
Put smiles on the faces and warm the hearts of homebound seniors when you become a home-delivered meal driver. Become a part of our volunteer team to ensure that no senior goes without a meal. Help is desperately needed for as little as two and one-half hours one day a week or even one day a month (Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.). Vehicles provided. Contact the SCV Senior Center: (661) 259-9444.

Recreation and leisure
Bridge: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m.
Canasta: Monday, 1-4 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge: Tuesday, 6:45-10 p.m.
Food Bingo: Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Swing Jazz Club, fourth Sunday of every month, 1:30 – 5 p.m.

Senior cinema
Second Wednesday of the month, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the dining room, $1 donation, 25-cent popcorn, drawing for prizes.

Personal development
Creative Writing: Tuesday 1 p.m.
Live, Love & Laugh Social Group: Friday 1 p.m. Explore the lighter side of life.

Exercise programs
With ACE certified fitness trainer Linda Bennett.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 26705 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus.
Call Linda for the latest class schedules for this location: (661) 993-3969.
Ongoing fitness classes at SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall.
9:45 a.m. Sit-NB-Fit (chair exercise) good for getting started in a fitness program.
Wednesday only: 10:20 a.m. Arthritis Foundation exercise program.
Fridays: Zumba Gold: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: Qi-gong, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For info call instructor Linda Bennett at (661) 993-3969.

Arts and Crafts Classes
Calligraphy: Tuesday, 9 a.m. – noon
Group Crafts: Monday, 9 a.m. - noon
Mixed Media: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Oil Painting: Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon
Watercolor: Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Beginners welcome. Senior citizen introductory rate: $40 for three workshops plus materials fee.
Non-senior rate: $75 for three workshops plus materials fee.