Friday, May 30, 2014

It's Friday!! That Means Marsha is Here for Exercises

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Every Friday at about 1:00 pm Marsha comes to Valley Haven to lead our participants in an exercise class. Marsha has years of experience leading exercise classes and adapts the exercises to allow all our seniors to participate. It could be chair exercises or tossing a ball around. Marsha knows that exercises are good for the mind and the body and encourages everyone to participate.  Valley Haven appreciates and thanks our volunteer Marsha for her commitment to our program.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Donna Brings Missy Marie to Valley Haven

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Donna, one of our new participants,  can't be parted with her dog Missy Marie.  Solution...Bring Missy Marie to Valley Haven to keep Donna company.  It is not a common practice for Valley Haven to allow pets but Missy Marie is a special dog. Just ask Donna.  Missy Marie is a very well behaved pup and Donna loves having her pet at Valley Haven.  Our participants enjoy the company of a canine friend. Call it Pet Therapy!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Fireworks Sale?

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In light of the recent Miguelito Canyon fire, the Lompoc City Council is reconsidering allowing the sale of safe and sane fireworks within city limits.  The subject is up for discussion at the city council meeting on June 3rd.  IF we are allowed to sell fireworks this year as a fundraiser, our location will be the Big Brand Tire Store parking lot at 701 W Central.  Please stop by and support Valley Haven. 

Our Cedar Tree Has Been Removed

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We knew the day would come that we would have to cut down our stately old cedar tree.  That day was last Friday.  In recent months the tree began dropping large limbs.  Sometimes this was due to a windy day but not always.  We were concerned a limb might injure someone or damage the house.  We have saved a slice of the tree to be used later in our landscape design.  A landscape plan is in the works.  We anticipate we will begin work on the grounds in the Fall.   Bear with us in the meantime as the current yard dies off.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Valley Haven is Selling One of Our Vans

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Offered for sale is a 1997 Ford Econoline 350 ADA equipped van with a Turtle Top. It seats 9 passengers and has a handicapped lift in the center of the van. It has approximately 182,000 miles. It has a V8 engine and automatic transmission. Overall service is up to date. Service records are available upon request. It is in very good condition with the exception of the lift which is temperamental and should be serviced and the front driver’s seat vinyl is cracking. Front brake pads were replaced and rotors turned December 2013. It passed smog tests on January 2013. California license is current. The color is white with company decals. Front tires were replaced November 2010 (~ 50% remaining on the front and ~10% remaining on the rear).There are no known problems other than those mentioned. The drivers all say it runs well. $2900 OBO. If interested please call Nils at 805-733-3600.









 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Valley Haven at Senior Expo

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Valley Haven will participate in the Lompoc Valley Senior Expo this Friday, May 16th 9:00am - 12 noon at the Dick DeWees Community Center.  Be sure and stop by to get more information on the only Adult Day Program in the Lompoc Valley.  We serve seniors with dementia or those who are socially isolated by providing transportation, meals, activities and comfort.

It's Taco Tuesday

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Taking advantage of the many local restaurants that offer special deals on Taco Tuesday, our participants get on board for lunch. Ole!! Every Tuesday the participants travel to one of the local Mexican restaurants to sample tacos.  It makes for a nice change of pace and also a chance to visit the community. 

Fireworks Fundraiser in July

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We won the lottery!!  The City of Lompoc lottery that is, to sell Fireworks this July.  We were one of  several non-profit organizations to win the opportunity to sell fireworks.  This fundraiser will allow us to provide scholarship funds for our participants. Please plan to make your safe and sane TNT fireworks purchase with us this Fourth of July.  Our location will be in the Big Brand Tire store parking lot, 701 W Central. Thank you for your support!!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Valley Haven to Present Our Program at the Lompoc Rotary Club

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Valley Haven has been invited to make a presentation at the Lompoc Rotary Club at their meeting on May 14th.  This is a great opportunity for Valley Haven to share with the community our program and what an asset it is to Lompoc Businesses. As most members of the Rotary Club are business persons they realize the importance of having a place for their loved one to go during the day while they are at work. While also knowing they are safe, having fun and are interacting with others.