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Palomar Model A Ford Club Upcoming August Meeting The regular meeting of the Palomar Model A Ford Club will be on Wednesday, August 4, to discuss upcoming tours and happenings for the Club. The meeting will be held at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. Doors open at 6:30pm; meeting begins at 7pm. There will be goodies and socializing. For more information and/or directions, email Linda Thamer at thamer1@sbcglobal.net, or call 760.729.5449. Anyone interested in the Model A Ford is welcome to attend. Some of the recent activities included a Model A day tour to Cal State San Marcos, Twin Peaks Park and surrounding area, finishing with a picnic lunch. There was a group drive to South Dakota for a Black Hills' tour, and some members drove their cars to Vancouver, Canada, to attend the Model A International Meet. "50 Over 50" Exhibit at Artists Gallery The Escondido Art Association (EAA) presents "50 Over 50," a juried exhibit of multi-media paintings by senior artists, at its Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido, from Wednesday, August 4 through Saturday, September 4. Acclaimed San Diego watercolor artist, Rise Parberry, will judge the show, and ribbon awards will be presented at 6pm during the Artists' Reception to be held at the Gallery from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, August 14. The public is invited to attend the reception and enjoy complimentary refreshments. OASIS Offering "Staycation" Day in Balboa Park and the Midway OASIS Escondido is offering a wonderful “Staycation” Day in Balboa Park plus a tour of the Midway on Tues. August 17. The day will start off with a stop in Balboa Park where you can visit one of the free museums available. Then on to Harbor Drive for lunch on your own, either on the Midway at the Fantail Café or at one of the nearby restaurants. You can take a leisurely, self-guided audio tour of the USS Midway and see all the interesting things this amazing aircraft carrier has to offer. Tour price of $53.00 includes transportation, Midway tour tickets and driver’s tip. Pick up is either Escondido Transit Center, 500 W. Valley Pkwy, at 8:30am, returning at 5:30pm – OR - Ed Brown Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Dr. in Rancho Bernardo at 9:00am, returning at 5:00pm. Please call OASIS Travel at 760.670.5538 or 760.690.2629 to sign up for this fun day. Superintendent of Schools to Speak at Democratic Club Meeting The August meeting of the Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 1pm (social at 12:30pm). The financial crisis brought on by the sub prime lending practices of the banks and derivatives trading on Wall Street has severely impacted the California State Budget and funding for the school system. Kevin Holt, Superintendent of San Marcos Unified School District, will address the progress at San Marcos schools, in spite of the financial challenges, and provide information about the proposed bond for augmenting school budgets. The meeting will be held at the Lake San Marcos Pavilion, 1105 La Bonita Dr., San Marcos. Check the LSM Democratic Club newsletter for directions to the meeting place, call 760.744.9233; email m.borevitz@cox.net, or check the web site at www.lsm.sddem.org. Escondido Democrats to Discuss Ballot Propositions The August 14 meeting of the Escondido Democratic Club will focus on the propositions facing voters on the November ballot. In an unusual arrangement, Democratic candidates for Escondido City Council will each present the pros and cons of several propositions. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, August 14, at the East Valley Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido. Admission is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is free. For additional information, visit the EDC website at www.escondidodems.org or telephone 760.740.8595. Senior Transportation Program Funded for Another Year The Oceanside’s Senior Transportation Program (Solutions for Seniors on the Go) received funding for an additional year through the TransNet Senior Mini-Grant Program administered by SANDAG. This funding allows for the continuation and expansion of the three transportation programs currently servicing Oceanside seniors. The three options include: taxi scrip, senior shuttle, and volunteer drivers. Taxi Scrip is a curb-to-curb transportation program which costs the senior $7 for a ride booklet valued at $20. This program is intended for trips anywhere within the City of Oceanside as well as to the medical facilities along Vista Way and Thunder Drive and the Vista Transit Center. Shuttle Service is a door-to-door transportation service contracted with American Logistics, Inc. Seniors pay $5 per ride for any authorized destination to include any location within Oceanside as well as to Camp Pendleton Hospital, Scripps Encinitas, Kaiser Carlsbad, and any medical facility in the Tri-City area, and the Vista Transit Center. In addition, the shuttle services have been expanded this year to include, services on Saturdays and Sundays as well as services to Kaiser San Marcos and Palomar San Marcos. Volunteer Driver Service is a door-through-door service provided to seniors, free of charge, by volunteer drivers. The volunteer drivers will pick up the senior at their residence, drive them to their appointment, and return them to their residence. Volunteer drivers are needed and are reimbursed for their mileage. To be eligible for these services you must be an Oceanside resident and at least 65 years of age. To register for services or purchase taxi scrip, contact Cheryl Stone at 760.435.5250.For other information or to volunteer to drive seniors, contact Janet Grate at 760.435.5253. Information may also be obtained at www.ci.oceanside.ca.us. Rancho Bernardo Art Association Announces Showings Art by members of the Rancho Bernardo Art Association will be shown during August at the following locations in Rancho Bernardo: Ren Daniels - Pacific Trust Bank, 16536 Bernardo Center Dr., 9am-6pm M-Th; 9-7 Fri; and 9-4 on Saturdays. Bonnie Williams - Incredible Cafe, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Rd., 6:30am-3pm. Kathy Mehaffey - at the Poway Vision Care, 13035 Pomerado Road, Suite C, Poway. For further information, call Phyllis Hensperger, RBAA Membership, 858.675.2262. If you like artwork, would like to show your art, and meet others with the same interest, you might be interested in contacting the Rancho Bernardo Art Association. The RBAA is a hub where artists share ideas, their art, and watch live demonstrations of different kids of medium, such as watercolor, oil, acrylic, or pencil. The members have critique nights and award shows. Check the web site at www.ranchobernardoart.com or call Phyllis. Single memberships are $25; Couples $30, and Students $15. Senior Service Council Announces Programs The Escondido Senior Service Council at 728 No. Broadway, Escondido, is offering the following programs. Call 760.480.0611 for more information and reservations. AARP Driver's Safety Program on Tuesday, August 3, from 8am to 12:30pm. This one-day class is offered to those who have taken a two-day class within the last three years. Participants earn a certificate good for a three-year discount on car insurance. The cost is $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and payment. Call 760.480.0611 to reserve. Sign up on Wednesday, August 25, from 9am to 12noon, for computer classes which will start on Tuesday, September 7. Classes on beginning and intermediate Windows 7, Vista, XP, and beginning iMac are for 1.5 hours per week for eight weeks. Cost is $25. Another email and Internet class is for four weeks, for $12. Personal-sized classes are limited to three students per instructor and are conducted in the computer lab. Call for information on special Word, Excel and Photo Story classes. One-on-one tutoring also is available for most subjects, by appointment, for $5 per hour. If you received a letter from the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board, have yet to file your 2009 tax return or need to file an amended return, help is available. Call for an appointment. Service is offered Thursdays from 9-11am at the Dorothy Boeger Building, 728 No. Broadway, through mid-November. The Senior Service Council will hold the following free medical screenings in August: Dental Screening - August 4, 8:15am. Dr. Randy Jungman, a local dentist, will check for gum disease, proper denture fit, and provide information. Call for appointment. Hearing Test - August 9. Dr. David Illich, Audiologist, will examine your ears, conduct and interpret a hearing test and provide advice regarding your hearing aids. Call for appointment. Eye Screening - August 19, 9am. Dr. Irene Chennell, a local ophthalmologist, will test for glaucoma and cataracts. Call for appointment. Blood Pressure - Every Monday, 8:30am-10am. Have your blood pressure checked. No appointment necessary. Diabetes Blood Sugar Test - August 6 and 20, 8-9am. Do not eat, drink, or take meds before coming in. No appointment necessary. Dr. Sherry Nouraini to Speak at Business Women's Meeting On Thursday, August 5, the Soaring Eagles Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 5:45pm at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. The speaker will be Dr. Sherry Nouraini who will speak on "The Motherhood Penalty: An Impetus for a Mompreneur Revolution. "Dr. Nouraini is a scientist by training and an entrepreneur by choice. She combined the problem-solving and analytical skills that she gained through her scientific training with her passion for improving the lives of working and stay-at-home moms to create Mom Business Associates (MBA). MBA is a business networking group with the goal of helping women become successful as both independent income earners and caregivers for their families. Social time starts at 5:45pm with dinner, the business meeting and program to follow. Cost is $23.00 for members and $28.00 for guests (who get $5.00 in raffle tickets). Members should reserve by the online invitation. Non-members who would like to attend or for more information, call 760.420.8444. Chapter dues are due at the August meeting. Softball Tournament Registration Underway It's time again to mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Jacob's House Softball Tournament on Saturday, October 9, to be held at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way in Temecula. Last year's softball tournament raised $5,000 to support this worthy cause. There will be 16 teams competing for the coveted titles of 1st Place for competitive and recreational titles. Eight teams will be competitive and eight will be recreational teams. Players will receive t-shirts, and trophies will be awarded to the teams for the first and second place in each category. August 30th is the last day to register for the tournament. There is a $500 entry fee per team, which is tax deductible. Jacob's House will be a refuge by providing shelter, support, comfort, and inspiration to those in need for families who have loved ones who are going through traumatic medical crisis. This goal will be accomplished by constructing Jacob's House to provide support services for all hospitals in the valley. Jacob's House is currently in the process of acquiring the land, designing the conceptual drawings, and beginning the permit approval process with local agencies. Join the fun and cheer your favorite team to help bring Jacob's House to the community! There will be food available at the sports park concession stand. For more information about team registration or this event, call 951.4-JACOBS.For information about Jacob's House, visit www.jacobshousetemecula.org. Business Connectors Meet in Encinitas and Oceanside If you are an "Open Networker," like connecting with people, are fun, honest, hardworking, and willing to work at getting referrals, this is definitely your networking group. Find the meeting that fits your schedule. All you need to do is show up, eat a delicious meal, network with community business owners like yourself, connect, and expand your possibilities. No long-term obligation, come when you like. No membership fee, pay only when you attend. Low cost, only $20 per event, includes cost of your meal. Meetings of the San Diego Business Connectors are held weekly at the following locations and times: Encinitas, every Tuesday from 8am to 9:30am, El Torito Restaurant, 1068 N. El Camino Real. Oceanside, every Thursday from 12noon to 1:30pm, El Torito Restaurant, 2693 Vista Way. For questions or reservations, call Carmenza David, SDBC, Director, at 760.613.4543, or check the web site at www.sandiegobusinessconnectors.com. August 18 Issue of Brooks $5 Music Concerts in Oceanside The non-profit Sunshine Brooks Theatre will host a concert of local musicians at7pm, Wednesday, August 18, at the Theatre, 217 North Coast Hwy., Oceanside. This show is part of the monthly concerts scheduled, and as described at its MySpace page www.myspace.com/sunshinebrooksmusicseries. The popular music series features original music from single performers and bands from North San Diego County who are not yet signed with recording labels. This one showcases the artists, Todd Wait, T.K. Plummer, and "Cherish."("Cherish", a North County based band led by vocals of Cherish Nunnally, wife of a Marine currently deployed to Kuwait.) Tickets are $5.00 at the door, and free to the military families.Call 760.529.9140 or visit the web site at www.sunshinebrookstheatre.org for more information. The Sunshine Brooks Music Series now takes place on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of every month. Another concert is scheduled for August 25. 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