Wednesday, June 19

Caregiver Peer to Peer Support Group

227 E. Oak Avenue, Porterville

Porterville Adult Day Services (PADS)is offering a Peer to Peer Caregiver Support Group to provide a place for caregivers to come together to ask questions, discuss issues associated with caregiving, and seek support from people in similar situations. Cheri Taylor, MA, Executive Director of PADS will facilitate the discussions which are designed to provide emotional support for primary caregivers and their families.

Thursday, June 20

The Susan Hatch Senior Day Expo. Medicare Wants To Talk To YOU!

The Clovis Veterans Memorial Building – Liberty Ballroom (Off Clovis Ave turn East on 5th street, at the Shell gas Station, then immediate left on Hughes)

The Susan Hatch Senior Day Expo. Medicare Wants To Talk To YOU! Thursday, June 20th 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The Clovis Veterans Memorial Building – Liberty Ballroom (Off Clovis Ave turn East on 5th street, at the Shell gas Station, then immediate left on Hughes) To benefit The Alzheimer’s Foundation of Central California FREE ADMISSION, FREE WINE TASTING, FREE EDUCATION, FREE FOOD, FREE PIE, FREE GIVEAWAYS!! (Limited quantities available) For the very first time in Fresno County history, Medicare will be available at a Senior Day Expo for you to speak with one on one. Bring any questions or concerns that you have. Let Medicare know if you are thrilled with your plan or if you are not. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! 1:00 In The Freedom Room. A Health Insurance Specialist from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will discuss how the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") will change Medicare, the changes in Durable Medical Equipment & Diabetic supply providers on July 1st, how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft and how to pick the best Part D drug plan for you. Question and answer session. 3:00 In the Freedom Room. Licensed Insurance Agent Susan Hatch: A specialist & advocate on CA Medicare Supplemental Insurance laws, author, speaker and talk radio guest expert will speak on Medicare Supplement Insurance options, laws and what changes are in the future. Why a group plan from a previous employer is so expensive and what you can do about it. Question and answer session. * Limited seating available on a first come basis. Designed for Medicare Beneficiaries, not designed for agents. For vendor information, Contact Susan Hatch at CaMedicarePlans@sbcglobal.net (559) 307-2287

Friday, June 21

Boy Scout Eagle Invitational Golf Tournament

Belmont Country Club

The excitement of Scouting continues to play a significant role in the lives of nearly 9,000 youngsters here in our Central Valley. The Eagle Invitational Golf Tournament is one of two major fundraisers held here in the Fresno area each year and it’s what makes our service to youth so special. The proceeds of this year’s tournament will be used to support Scouting programs throughout Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to register, please contact Steve Royster at (559) 320-2100 x108 steven.royster@scouting.org or Jessie Ruiz at (559) 320-2100 x122 jessie.ruiz@scoutin.org

Saturday, June 22

Amateur "HAM" Radio in action

Operating from the Salvation Army Citadel

ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend in June of each year, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

Sunday, June 23

Amateur "HAM" Radio in action

Operating from the Salvation Army Citadel

ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend in June of each year, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

Monday, June 24

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Tuesday, June 25

Valleyc Caregiver Resource Center Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center 3845 N. Clark St. #201 Fresno, Ca

This group is open to loved ones of a person with Alzheimer's and Dementia who would liekt to come exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154.

Monday, July 01

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Valley Caregiver Alzheimer's Support Group

Somerford Place 6075 N. Marks Ave. Fresno, Ca

This group is open to all loved ones of a person with Alzheimer's and Dementia who would like to exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154.

Monday, July 08

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Tuesday, July 09

Valley Caregiver Resource Center Caregiver Support Group

Marie Callender's 1781 E. Shaw Ave. Fresno, Ca

This group is open to all family caregivers, it's not specific to any one diagnosis. Please join us and exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154.

Wednesday, July 10

VCRC Caregiver Support Group

Kingsburg Evangelical Church - 1490 Lincoln Kingsburg, CA

This group is open to all family caregivers, it’s not specific to any one diagnosis. Please join us and exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154

Monday, July 15

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Valley Caregiver Resouce Center Men's Caregiver Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center - 3845 N. Clark Ave. #205 Fresno, Ca

This group is for male caregivers and is not to any one diagnosis. Please join us and exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154.

Wednesday, July 17

Caregiver Peer to Peer Support Group

227 E. Oak Avenue, Porterville

Porterville Adult Day Services (PADS)is offering a Peer to Peer Caregiver Support Group to provide a place for caregivers to come together to ask questions, discuss issues associated with caregiving, and seek support from people in similar situations. Cheri Taylor, MA, Executive Director of PADS will facilitate the discussions which are designed to provide emotional support for primary caregivers and their families.

Monday, July 22

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Tuesday, July 23

Valleyc Caregiver Resource Center Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center 3845 N. Clark St. #201 Fresno, Ca

This group is open to loved ones of a person with Alzheimer's and Dementia who would liekt to come exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154.

Adoption Orientation

7395 N. Palm Bluffs Ave. #106, Fresno, CA 93711

Chrysalis House, Inc. would like to invite you to an adoption orientation meeting on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 5:30pm. Come learn about the various types of adoption and how to get started! Chrysalis House is a full service, private, non-profit adoption and foster family agency. We have been building and supporting families since 1985.

Monday, July 29

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Monday, August 05

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Monday, August 12

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Wednesday, August 14

VCRC Caregiver Support Group

Kingsburg Evangelical Church - 1490 Lincoln Kingsburg, CA

This group is open to all family caregivers, it’s not specific to any one diagnosis. Please join us and exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154

Monday, August 19

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Wednesday, August 21

Caregiver Peer to Peer Support Group

227 E. Oak Avenue, Porterville

Porterville Adult Day Services (PADS)is offering a Peer to Peer Caregiver Support Group to provide a place for caregivers to come together to ask questions, discuss issues associated with caregiving, and seek support from people in similar situations. Cheri Taylor, MA, Executive Director of PADS will facilitate the discussions which are designed to provide emotional support for primary caregivers and their families.

Monday, August 26

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Monday, September 02

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Monday, September 09

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.

Wednesday, September 11

VCRC Caregiver Support Group

Kingsburg Evangelical Church - 1490 Lincoln Kingsburg, CA

This group is open to all family caregivers, it’s not specific to any one diagnosis. Please join us and exchange information, feelings, difficulties and more in a supportive environment. Please contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center at 559-224-9154

Saturday, September 14

Tour de Fresno

6720 E. Kings Canyon Rd Fresno CA 93727 (California Armenian Home)

Proceeds from Tour de Fresno will promote charitable and educational endeavors in the valley, as well as promoting cycling as a viable clean-air transportation option for all residents of Fresno County. In 2013 the 5th Annual Tour de Fresno Charity Bike Ride is offering a 6-city tour of Fresno County including Fresno, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Selma and Fowler, and will celebrate the bounty that Fresno County offers! The ride provides five different route options: Century plus, Wildcat Century, Metric Century, Intermediate County Ride, and Scenic City to city Tour Bike Ride. You will begin your ride from the beautiful grounds at the California Home for the Aged (a.k.a: California Armenian Home) located between Armstrong and Temperance Ave. at 6720 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno CA 93727. The site provides ample, free and secure parking space. The rides will pass through County Cities and neighborhoods, including Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Selma, Fowler and Fresno and enjoy the great hospitality at rest stops in each of those cities. The Bike Ride will provide you with adventurous views of city streets, along with scenic views of breathtaking mountains and waterfront. Challenge yourself with one of the two Century ride options a) climb world famous Wildcat summit with Max Elevation of 2,077.0 ft and 2,943.0 ft gain through the course, or b) at Corral rest stop, ride through the Pittman Hill and Tollhouse Roads and challenge yourself more with additional climbing to 2,274.0 ft Max Elevation and 3,484.0 ft gain and join at the Maxon Rd. rest stop followed by scenic views of Pine Flat Lake. Thanks to the participating Cities in Fresno County, you will enjoy riding through some city streets! Or, you can take the less challenging Metric Century ride covering over 73 miles to Piedra and throughout Fresno County cities. For a Fresno County ride through the farmlands and rural residential neighborhoods, you can take the 48-mile WOW Ride, or take the 18-mile Scenic ride from Fresno to Fowler and through City of Fresno's one of the most historical and scenic neighborhoods. Rest stops and full SAG support will be provided on all of our rides. Gourmet Chicken Kebab lunch grilled at the site with rice pilaf and salad will be served at the end of the ride at the tree shaded Start/Finish Park. We will ride rain or shin. NO REFUNDS. Registration fee includes on-line handling and processing fees, lunch and t-shirt. Any modified route maps will be posted on our website a month before the ride. We will e-mail your map in pdf form along with your riding directions. Please note, you will receive the e-mail form info@tourdefresno.com. Thank you!

Monday, September 16

Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno

Kaiser Medical Center - Wawona Conference Room (3rd Floor)

Improve your communication and leadership skills with Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno. We offer a fun and supportive environment for those who wish to enhance their self-confidence when speaking to others - whether in a social setting or work environment. Members also learn valuable leadership and meeting management skills. There is no cost to visit and guests are always welcome. Membership in Sierra Toastmasters Club of Fresno is just $45 for six months. Meets every Monday from 7pm - 9pm in the Wawona Conference Room at Kaiser Medical Center in Fresno.