Center’s seminars cover variety of topics

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 | 6:34 p.m.

A Senior Center is many things to many people. I believe that one of the primary responsibilities of a Senior Center is to educate its members.

We are always looking for topics or individuals that would have pertinent information for our audience. In the past we have held seminars on life insurance, annuities and funeral planning, to name a few. The Senior Center has held health fairs that educate individuals on various conditions, including pain management, diabetes and high blood pressure.

We hold these functions for a few reasons: to increase our exposure in the community and to fill an educational need. Some may question why we want more exposure, but the answer is quite simple. The Senior Center has services of which many people are unaware, and we cannot help individuals if they do not know we are here to help. While Boulder City is a tight-knit community, there are still some gaps in awareness of what is available right here. The Senior Center is trying to fill these gaps.

In the coming months, we will hold an increasing number of educational seminars. They will all be very informal, and everyone is welcome to attend.

We will be hosting financial seminars on what FDIC insurance means to your money, investing for women and asset allocation. In addition, we will have several more health-related seminars, including topics about eye health, fall prevention, neurological issues such as strokes and dementia, and kidney health.

We want to bring topics to the Senior Center and to Boulder City that will benefit and inform. While we are trying to choose topics for the center, I would encourage you to tell us what is of interest to you. Come by and speak with me or leave a note in the suggestion box. We want to offer what you want!

Suggestion box

We received the many suggestions regarding a salad bar, and we will be bringing it back by Oct. 1.

Commodities delivery

Unfortunately, because of high gasoline prices, the Senior Center will no longer be able to deliver commodities to your home. If we had previously delivered to you in the past, please contact the Center to make pick-up arrangements.

Upcoming seminars

Sept. 9, 9 a.m.- Julie Arnold, lawyer and licensed social worker, will present “Ask an Attorney.” Come into the Senior Center and register to attend. Sponsored by the Senior Law Project.

Sept. 11, 1 p.m.- Dr. Michael Han, an orthopedic surgeon, will be talk about knee pain and injury. Sponsored by Boulder City Hospital. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.

About the Senior Center of Boulder City

CENTER HOURS: Weekdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

ADDRESS: 813 Arizona St.

PHONE: (702) 293-3320

MORNING COFFEE, SNACKS AND NEWSPAPERS: 8-10 a.m.

LUNCH: Weekdays 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

LUNCH DONATION: Older than 60, $2.50; younger than 60, $5

MEALS ON WHEELS: Delivered Monday through Friday

TRANSPORTATION: Available seven days a week. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, door-to-door rides are $2 per stop; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Door-to-door rides $2 per stop. Seniors-only lunch run, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, $1 round trip. Rides to Railroad Pass and Hacienda, $8 round trip. Weekend hours subject to change based upon ridership.

RIDE RESERVATION: Call 293-3320 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday to schedule in advance. Call 278-4310 for daytime driver, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 236-5148 for evening driver. Call 279-9435 for midday shuttle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and weekend driver. Tell the driver or the scheduler if you require the lift bus.