Human Services

The Bereavement Support Group will meet on a weekly at the L. Brulte Center beginning Tuesday September 13^th from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. The group will be led by a professional grief counselor from West Coast Hospice, and is available for all adults 18 and over at no charge. For more information, please call (909) 477-2780 ext.8005.

Monthly, weekly and daily bus passes are available for purchase at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. Discounted passes for students, seniors and the disabled are also available. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

Reduced fee and free fishing license applications are available at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center for those that qualify. Proof of income is required. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

HICAP Insurance Counseling assists individuals with questions regarding Medicare, HMO's, filing claims, understanding coverage and evaluating policies. Appointments are available on the first & third Thursday of each month from 9 am-12 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. To schedule an appointment, call HICAP at (909) 697-6565.

Immunization clinics are co-sponsored by Northtown Housing and Development Corporation and the San Bernardino County of Public Health Department. They serve children 2 months old to adults. For more information, call the San Bernardino Department of Public Health at (800) 722-4794.  Walk-ins welcome! Must bring I.D., immunization card, birth certificate and current tax return forms.

Dates:	2nd Monday of each month
Time:	1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:	Northtown Community Center 10071 Feron Boulevard Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Fee:	$15 per shot

Inland Mediation assists in providing information and mediation in regard to such services as applying for ADA certification, problems with the local transit system, counseling for reverse mortages and many other housing issues. For more information, call Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board at (909) 984-2254 or (800) 321-0911.

Gregory A. Wood, Attorney at Law helps individuals deal with issues such as long term care, Medicare, Medi-Cal, living trusts, estate planning, wills, durable powers of attorney and more. Private counseling sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month from 12-1:20 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

Inland Counties Legal Services has a branch office in Rancho Cucamonga. For more information or to make an appointment, call Inland Counties Legal Services at (909) 980-0982. All legal assistance will be handled in their offices.

Listed below are agencies that provide an online shopping service for Rancho Cucamonga residents. Delivery fees may apply. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

• Stater Bros. – whyrunout.com
• Vons – vons.com
• Albertsons – albertsons.com

Help supply our military's deployed Armed Forces with items they miss everyday such as grooming aids, letters, magazines, newspaper clippings, videos, games, non-perishable foods, phone cards, etc. If you are interested in donating to our nations heroes, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780 for more information.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga offers passport and photo services at City Hall. Passport office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am-3 pm. In order to receive a passport, you will need the following items:

• Certified birth certificate or original naturalization certificate
• 2 passport photographs taken within the last 6 months, or photos may be taken at City Hall
• Valid drivers license or valid state ID card
• Children 13 and under need both parents to sign for consent

For more information, call City Hall at (909) 477-2700.

TOPS is a group of individuals that meet on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. The common purpose is to lose weight safely. At TOPS, everyone has different hopes and dreams, different health conditions and weight loss goals. TOPS helps people meet their individual needs through group support. For more information or to register, call Charlene Gunderson at (909) 948-2029.

Dr. Harvey D. Cohen, M.D. presents healthy living seminars at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center on a monthly basis. For more information call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780 to register.

Dates and Topics

3rd Tuesday of each month at Noon
November 20- Thyroid: Bring Questions
December 18- Heartburn-Gerd: What is it?
January 15- Elevated Cholestrol: What Can We Do To Get It Down?

February 19- Dizziness: Falls

3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. 
November 21- Stroke: Can it be prevented?

December 19- High Blood Pressure

January 16- Hip Pain: Is it Dangerous?

February 20- Dementia: Delirium: Depression (3 D's)

The San Bernardino County Food Bank, along with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, distributes surplus food on the first Monday of every month to eligible residents at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. Eligibility is based on income and the size of the household. Distribution begins at 11:00 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. There is a homebound delivery program for the physically disabled. Proof of residency and income are required. For more information, or to verify your family's eligibility, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

This program is an 8-hour course and is taught in two 4-hour sessions at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. It is especially designed for motorists 50 years of age and better. After completion of the class, participants will receive a certificate issued by the DMV that enables one to apply for an insurance discount. The fee for the class is $10 per person; make checks payable to AARP. For dates and times, or to register, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

Blood Pressure Tests are held on Fridays from 10 am-12 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. No appointments are necessary. Participants will be served on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

Massages may improve your circulation, ease muscle aches, relieve tension, improve flexibility and promote relaxation. Appointments will take place at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center on Thursdays from 10 am-1 pm. Massages are $10 per 15-minute sessions. To make an appointment, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

For over 25 years the Community Senior Services, a non-profit agency, has provided much needed support for seniors and their families in the community. The Senior Companion Program is one of nine services/programs offered. This program is designed to assist seniors in their homes by providing transportation, grocery shopping, community information and companionship. If you are 60 years or better, live on a limited income, would like to earn some extra money and become involved in your community, this program is for you. For more information, call Community Senior Services at (909) 593-7511.

DAAS assists individuals with senior information and assistance, senior employment, family caregiver support resources and referrals, age related concerns and adult protective services. DAAS offers FREE private sessions every 3rd Thursday of the month from 11 am-1 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. To make an appointment, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

This is a unique gasoline-pumping program to assist Rancho Cucamonga seniors aged 60 and better. Nine Rancho Cucamonga service stations have agreed to participate to provide attendant gas pumping for seniors at self-service prices. Registration tickets are available at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

FREE health assessments are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 9 am-12 pm, at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center. Assessments are conducted by nurses from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and include the following: health history, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, hemoglobin and blood sugar. Counseling and referrals are also available. No appointments are necessary. Participants will be served on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center at (909) 477-2780.

Senior Help Line is a free referral service that provides information on many senior related issues. For more information, call the Senior Help Line at (909) 596-1111.

The Oldtimers Foundation provides seniors with an on-going home maintenance service. Services include minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs. For more information, call the Oldtimers Foundation at (909) 822-4493.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga has implemented a new program called LINK. Volunteers keep in touch via telephone with ill, lonely and homebound seniors aged 60 years or better. Those interested in volunteering or taking part in the program, please contact the LINK Representative at (909) 477-2780, x2374.

R.S.V.P. is a wonderful way for people 55 years of age and better to stay active and perform a valuable service to the community. Working as a volunteer affords one the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, feel needed, stay active, and have fun! The following is a list of volunteer opportunities:

• Citizens Patrol
• Fire Department Safety Education Program
• Tutoring
• Hospice Assistance Program
• Senior Center Programs
• Nutrition Sites
• Food Distribution
• Non-Profit Thrift Stores
• Hospitals
• Friendly Visiting/Telephoning
• Rides to Doctors/Hospital
• Shopping for Homebound

For more information, call R.S.V.P. at (909) 482-0355.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga has teamed with the Rancho Cucamonga Family YMCA to provide a free transportation program for Rancho Cucamonga seniors. A 15-passenger para transit bus provides two round trips to and from the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center Monday through Friday. To arrange a trip on the bus, call the Rancho Cucamonga Family YMCA at (909) 987-0777.