The following programs will be offered at the Cypress Senior Center, which is located at 9031 Grindlay Street, just south of Lincoln Avenue and about a mile west of Valley View Street in Cypress. You need not be a Cypress resident to participate in these free programs. Reservations are recommended, unless otherwise indicated.
For more information or reservations please call 714-229-2005. Information about other services at the Cypress Senior Center may also be found on the Cypress Recreation & Community Services’ website at www.cypressrec.com.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Glenda Papa, R.N.
Fridays – May 4, 11, 18 and 25
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Free. Walk-in.
Bereavement Support Group
Wednesdays – Ongoing 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Linda McMahon, MS, MA, Bereavement Manager
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of O.C.
Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to attend this group to have an opportunity to safely share your grief experiences. This program includes discussion on the grief process, life after loss, depression, loneliness, and positive transitions. Free. Walk-in.
California Telephone Access Program – CTAP
Thursday, May 3, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
California Communications Access Foundation
Californians who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech disabled, blind, or who have low vision, cognitive impairments or restricted mobility are eligible to receive equipment from CTAP. Eligible customers can receive equipment absolutely free. Find out if you qualify and how to apply. Free. Walk-in.
Organize Everything!
Thursday, May 10, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Barbara Langdorf and Evelyn Rapozo
Organizers Network of Orange County (ONOC)
Spring is traditionally the time to clean your home and get ready for the summer. It is a good time to organize everything. The professional organizers from ONOC will help you learn about organizing inherited heirlooms and estate organizing.
Arthritis And Laser Therapy
Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Will Rogers
Seacrest Health & Wellness Center
Dr. Rogers will discuss joint anatomy, joint injury, and disease from a degenerative and autoimmune perspective. He will also talk about the use of laser therapy in decreasing inflammation of the joints and soft tissues.
Estate Planning
Thursday, May 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
William Brodak, Attorney
Estate Planner/Elder Law Specialist
Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA)
Topics that will be covered include the purpose of estate planning, distribution of estate, wills and trusts, avoiding probate, specific estate planning strategies, and changes in estate law. SOFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and education on financial issues.
Disaster Preparedness
Tuesday, May 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tamara Durica, American Red Cross Orange County
Learn the basics of how to respond, cope, and recover from a major disaster. Topics covered will include local hazards, disaster scenarios, emergency kits and supply storage, evacuation procedures, home safety measures, and personal preparedness.
Headaches
Thursday, May 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Ken Cooper
Sponsored by Humana
Dr. Cooper is known as a headache specialist and enjoys teaching people how they can avoid having terrible headaches in a medicine-free environment instead of trying to cope with the wear and tear they put on your body. He will decode your headaches, classify them, and show home remedies you can implement right away!
Caregiver Resource Center
Thursday, May 24, 10:30 – 11:30 am.
Caregiver Resource Center will be available to provide information about their services, which include family consultation, assessment, care planning, counseling, referrals for resources, psycho-educational seminars, respite planning and community education.
Tests You Need To Take
Tuesday, May 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Judy Velarde, SCAN Community Outreach
Almost no one likes going to the doctor! Learn how to take advantage of your visits by getting all the recommended regular screenings.
Hearing Screening And Ctap Telephone Distribution
Thursday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. – noon.
Dr. Mikal Caldwell-Miller Sound Solutions
Hearing & Balance Center and California Telephone Access Program
Hearing screenings will be provided by Dr. Caldwell-Miller. If you are certified as having a hearing loss, and have never received a phone from the California Telephone Access Program, you will leave with a phone the same day.
Appointment required.
