Information to help improve your quality of life and plan for the future
Sonoma-Marin 2024
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 edition of Born to Age for Sonoma & Marin County. I am proud to be your publisher and to serve this county, which is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.
While the Born to Age office is based in San Mateo County, we consider ourselves just a stone’s throw away from Sonoma & Marin County and the neighboring communities. It is an honor to provide you with news, content, and resources for the aging Boomers and those who care for them.
Here at Born to Age, our goal is to make resources known and more accessible to seniors, their family members, and those in the elder care industry. This year, we are proud to have a wide variety of directory listings, display advertisements, and informative articles to aid you and your loved ones through the process of aging.
I look forward to hearing your feedback and working with you in the future.
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ACTIVITIES
Age Friendly Corte Madera / Age Friendly Solutions
498 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera, CA 94925 agefriendlycenter.org 415-991-4040
The Center offers a wide variety of programs including Drawing and Watercolors, an array of Fitness Classes, Crafts, a well equipped makerspace, assistance with iPhones and tablets, Bridge, Mahjong and a Third Wednesday Speaker Series.
Age Friendly Fairfax townoffairfax.org/age-friendly 415458-2340 or 415-453-1584 amannes@townoffairax.org The Task Force meets every month on the 4th Friday from 9:15 - 10:30am at the Bennett House, 53 Taylor Drive Fairfax, CA, 94930 For more info, contact Anne Mannes.
Age Friendly Novato novatoagefriendly.org gloriaviolin@ yahoo.com
Albert J. Boro Multicultural Older Adult Programs
50 Canal Street San Rafael, CA 94901
415-485-3341
Social meeting every Wednesday from 11:00am - noon followed by lunch. Older adults of all ethnicities in Marin are invited. After the meeting, Good Earth Natural Foods provides a hot, nutritional lunch program for a donation of $3.00 for those over 60 years of age and a $6.00 fee for those under 60 years. Reservations for lunch may be made by calling 415-382-1334 by the prior Monday.
Art From the Heart
2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-525-6131
Sharon.Doughty@stjoe.org
Art therapy classes for patients currently receiving, or have had cancer treatment. 1st Wednesday of the month 5:30 - 7:30pm. Finley Center, Person Senior Wing. Contact Sharon Doughty for more information.
Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center
311 Main St. Cloverdale, CA 95425 cloverdaleseniorcenter.com 707-894-4826
angelica@cloverdaleseniorcenter.com
Corte Madera Parks and Recreation
498 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera, CA 94925 cmparksandrec.org 415-927-5072
Dance Palace Community Center
503 B St. Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 dancepalace.org 415-663-1075
Dances in San Rafael
San Rafael Community Center 618 B St. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-485-3348 or 415-485-3333
Featuring live music. Last Sunday of the month, 2:00 - 5:00pm.
Edgewater Active Seniors
420 Litho St. Sausalito, CA 94965 415-289-4152
Recreation 11:00am 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Finley Senior Center: Person Senior Wing
2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 srcity. org/559/Active-Adults 707-543-3745
1301 Farmers La., Ste. C103 Santa Rosa, CA 95409 707-528-1182
Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County
Gentle Yoga
1617 Terrace Way Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-525-6131
Gentle, therapeutic yoga for those receiving cancer treatment or those having completed treatment. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am - Noon at Three Dog Yoga. Please call to register to attend.
Gentle Yoga/Sound Healing
2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-525-6131
Promotes wellness and healing through gentle yoga, guided meditation and sound healing. Last Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30pm. Finley Center Person Senior Wing. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Golden Gate Computer Society
300 Drakes Landing Rd. Greenbrae, CA 94904 ggcs.org
415-454-5556
Meets 4th Monday, 7:00pm. Free admission
Golden Opportunities St.
Eugene Parish Life Center
2323 Montgomery St. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-542-6984 2nd Thursday at Noon
Healdsburg Senior Center
133 Matheson St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
ci.healdsburg.ca.us 707-431-3324
Jewish Community Center
Sonoma County
1301 Farmers La., Ste. C103 Santa Rosa, CA 95409 jccsoco.org 707-528-1182
Larkspur Larks
240 Doherty Dr. Larkspur, CA 94937 415-927-6746
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 11:30am1:00pm.
Larkspur Walkers
415-927-6746
A walking group that meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 - 10:00am at Piper Park in Larkspur.
Margaret Todd Senior Center
Novato Senior Citizens Club 1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 94947 415-899-8290
Marguerita C. Johnson Senior Center
640 Drake Ave. Marin City, CA 94965 415-332-9323
Marin Photography Club marinphotoclub.org marinphotoclub@gmail.com
We are a group of passionate photographers interested in learning and sharing techniques, knowledge and friendship among our members. We hold monthly Projected and Print Competitions, usually at 6:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at Drakes Landing in Greenbrae. On the 2nd Monday of each month, we hold an Education Night at 6:30pm in the Community Room of Corte Madera Town Center.
Marin Retired Teachers
calrta.org 415-472-1852 Delphine Johnson
Marin Villages
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-142 San Rafael, CA 94903 marinvillages.org 415-457-4633
Mill Valley Senior Club
180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-383-1370
Mt. Tam Quilt Guild mtqg.org cathy.h.schuster@gmail.com
Contact Cathy Schuster for info.
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
200 N. San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 marinjcc.org 415-444-8000
Petaluma Senior Center
211 Novak Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954 cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/ senior.html 707-778-4399
Pickleweed Park Community Center 50 Canal St. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-485-3077
Positive Images
200 Montgomery Dr., Ste. C Santa Rosa, CA 95404 posimages.org/trans-supportgroups 707-568-5830 info@posimages.org We offer support groups, peer counselor training, and social events.
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr., Ste. A Rohnert Park, CA 94928 rpcity.org 707-585-6780
Ross Valley Seniors Fairfax Women’s Club 46 Park Rd. Fairfax, CA 94930 415-258-4669
Meets 1st Thursday of the month 11:00am - 1:30pm. Check website for monthly activities!
Russian River Senior Center
15010 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446 westcountyservices.org/russianriver-senior-center 707-869-0618
San Geronimo Valley
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Geronimo, CA 94963 sgvcc.org 415-488-8888, Ext. 254 Community Center Senior Programming. Organized Senior Lunch on Mondays and Thursdays. Over 60, suggested donation $3.00.
San Rafael Goldenaires
San Rafael Community Center 618 B St. San Rafael, CA 94901 livelifelocally.org/san-rafaelcommunity-center 415-485-3348
Sebastopol Senior Center 167 High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 sebastopolseniorcenter.org 707-829-2440
Sonoma County Section on Aging Finley Center
2060 W College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 sonomacountysoa.org
This is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older persons. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8:45 - 10:30am.
Sons In Retirement sirinc.org 415-479-2173
SIR Membership is open to men regardless of age, race, national origin or religion. Begun in 1958, SIR has thousands of members and branches in most areas of Central and Northern California. Surely there is a Branch near you. See the “Branch Locations” on website for specific localities.
Spahr Center
910 Irwin St. San Rafael, CA 94901
thespahrcenter.org 415-457-2487
The Spahr Center now has two LGBT senior discussion drop-in groups that meet monthly; one in Northern Marin at The Margaret Todd Senior Center and the other in Southern Marin at the Corte Madera Town Center. Visit our website for more information.
Steele Lane Community Center
415 Steele La. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 srcity. org/559/Active-Adults 707-543-3282
Tam Valley Seniors Club 203 Marin Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-383-6393
Terra Linda Seniors
670 Del Gonado Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 415-485-3341
Meets on Tuesdays. Call Patty McCulley for more information.
The Spahr Center is Marin’s non-profit community agency devoted to serving, supporting and empowering our LGBTQ community and everyone in the county living with and affected by HIV.
The Vintage House
264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476 vintagehouse.org 707-996-0311
The Sonoma Senior Center offers classes in yoga, Italian, French, German, bridge, Ukulele, iPhone, exercise, meditation, Jin Shin Qigong and Art. Day trips and support groups offered. Visit website for Activity Schedule or call.
Village Network of Petaluma 955 Petaluma Blvd., South Petaluma, CA 94952
villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
707-776-6055
info@networkofpetaluma.org
West Marin Senior Services 11435 State Highway 1 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-663-8148
Windsor Senior Center 9231 Foxwood Dr. Windsor, CA 95492 townofwindsor.com
707-838-1250
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE
California Medical Association cmadocs.org 800-882-1262
$6 per kit.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services seniorsathome.jfcs.org info@seniorsathome.jfcs.org
• 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-507-0564
• 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-303-1530
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
EAH Housing
22 Pelican Way San Rafael, CA 94901 Eahhousing.org 415-258-1800
Manages over 400 units with subsidized rents for seniors.
PEP Housing
951 Petaluma Blvd., South Petaluma, CA 94952 pephousing.org 707-762-2336
Tam House P.O. Box 2969 San Anselmo, CA 94979 tamhouse.org 415-457-5633
Community Living in a Shared House
Valley Orchards Retirement Community
2100 E. Washington St. Petaluma, CA 94954 valleyorchards.com 707-778-6030
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
California Dept. of Rehabilitation
50 D St., Ste 425 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 exchange.abilitytools.org 707-576-2233
Disability Services and Legal Center
521 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-528-2745
ATTORNEYS
Johnston Thomas Attorneys at Law - Roy Johnston
1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 21 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Johnstonthomas.com 707-545-6542 info@johnstonthomas.com
Law Office of Maria Gapinski, Maria Gapinski, Esq. P.O. Box 822 Penngrove, CA 94951 707-782-8604 mcgapinski@icloud.com
Lawyer Referral Service
707-525-1146
This is a referral service to elder law attorneys in Sonoma County. The first half hour consultation costs $30.00. If attorney is retained for further services, usual rates prevail.
Nancy E. Cooke, Attorney at Law
710 West Napa St., Ste. 3 Sonoma, CA 95476 nancycookeattorneyatlaw.com 707-939-3500 nancy4law@sbcglobal.net
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES
Lighthouse of Marin 851 Irwin St. San Rafael, CA 94901 lighthouse-sf.org 415-258-8496
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker: jcarlson@lighthouse-sf.org LightHouse for the Blind’s mission is to promote the equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training, employment placement, Enchanted Hills Camp and other relevant services. Individual, group counseling related to vision loss. Contact Jeff Carlson, Social Worker.
Vision Impaired of Marin, Inc. 851 Irwin St., Ste. 212 San Rafael, CA 94901 bvim.org 415-459-5066
See website for listing of all meetings throughout Marin County.
CARE / CASE MANAGEMENT
Collaborative Care Coordination & Fiduciary Services
708 Gravenstein Hwy. N., #36 Sebastopol, CA 95472 collaborativecarefiduciary.com 707-769-2788
katy@collaborativecarefiduciary.com
Healthcare Advocacy with Heart Raye Elaine, BCPA
Board Certified Patient Advocate
P.O. Box 2730 Sebastopol, CA 95473 rayeelaine.info
707-535-9941 raye@rayeelaine.info
Multipurpose Senior Services Program / Linkages
3725 Westwind Blvd., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa, CA 94503 sonomacounty.ca.gov/HumanServices
707-565-5970
Frail seniors and disabled older adults receive the case management and additional services that allow them to remain safely and independently at home, rather than moving to a nursing facility or institutional setting due to illness, injury or disability.
Petaluma People Services Center
1500 Petaluma Blvd. S., Ste. A Petaluma, CA 94952 petalumapeople.org
707-765-8488 or 707-765-8490
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext. 100
Russian River Senior Center 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446 707-869-0618
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave. Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
West Marin Senior Services 11435 State Highway 1 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 wmss.org 415-663-8148
CONGREGATE MEAL SITES
Council On Aging / Bistro Style Dining
30 Kawana Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 councilonaging.com/services/ senior-dining-room-sites 707-525-0143
The Council on Aging Senior Nutrition Services provides over 285,000 meals annually to seniors in need in the following five programs: Meals on Wheels, Congregate Dining, Adult Day / Senior Social Club Respite Program, Therapeutic Meals, and Weekend Meals.
Council on Aging / Bistro
Style Dining: Cloverdale Multipurpose Center
311 N. Main St. Cloverdale, CA 95425
707-525-0383
Monday - Friday 12:00pm.
Council on Aging / Bistro Style
Dining: Healdsburg Senior Center
133 Matheson St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-525-0383
Monday - Friday, 11:00am.
Council on Aging / Bistro
Style Dining: Sebastopol Area
Senior Center
167 High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-525-0383
Monday - Friday, 11:00am.
Council on Aging / Bistro Style
Dining: Silvercrest
1050 Third St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-525-4487
Monday - Friday, 11:00am.
Council on Aging / Cafe Style
Dining: Bethlehem Towers
801 Tupper St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-525-0383
Monday - Friday, 12:00pm.
Council on Aging / Cafe Style
Dining: First United Methodist Church
2150 Giffen Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
707-525-0143, Ext. 103
Monday and Wednesday, 12:00p.m.
Council on Aging / Cafe Style
Dining: Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr., Ste. A Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-525-0383
Monday - Friday, 11:00am.
Council on Aging / Cafe Style
Dining: Sebastopol Senior Center
167 High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-2440, Ext. 6
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:00pm.
Council on Aging / Cafe Style
Dining: Vintage House
264 First St., East Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1414
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00pm.
Indian Health Project: Senior Dining Site
144 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-521-4581
Petaluma People Services: Senior Café
211 Novak Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954
707-765-8488
Monday - Friday, Lunch 1:00pm. PPSC Senior Day Site Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:00pm. Reservations Required.
Pt. Reyes Community Lunch
503 B St. Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Hosted by West Marin Senior Services. Thursdays. Make reservations by 11:00am on the prior Monday. Contact the Nutrition Program Manager at West Marin Senior Services, 415-663-8148, Ext. 104.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Geronimo, CA 94963
sgvcc.org
Senior lunches take place on Mondays and Thursday from 12:00 - 2:00pm. The suggested donation for lunch for seniors 60 and over is $3.00 per person. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Guests are asked to pay $6.00 for lunch. Lunches are provided by Good Earth Natural Foods. For information call Nicole Ramirez at (415) 488-8888 x254.
Vintage House Senior Center: Soup for Seniors
264 First St., East Sonoma, CA 95476 vintagehouse.org
707-996-1414
No-cost Friday Soup’s On! The program has become the talk of the town. A rotation of chefs from around the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s share their culinary expertise as they serve up a warm bowl of comfort and nourishment. Join us each Friday, from 11:30am - 1:00pm.
Whistlestop - Jackson Cafe
930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901 whistlestop.org
415-456-9062
Jackson Café is open to the public, Monday – Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm. Prices for entrées for Whistlestop members are $6.00, and for non- members $10.00.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Buckelew Counseling Services
555 Northgate Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903 buckelew.org 415-457-6964
info@buckelew.org
Hospice of Petaluma 416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 95952
707-778-6242
Memorial Hospice
439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-568-1094
North County Hospice
205 East St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-431-1135
Petaluma People Services
1500 Petaluma Blvd. S., Ste. A Petaluma, CA 94952 petalumapeople.org
707-765-8488
PPSC offers counseling services on an ability-to-pay basis. Our full fee is $105.00 per session. However, depending upon income and family size, clients may pay less. We can accept insurance and MediCal (for children and teens), CPS Referrals, Victim Assistance and also provide EAP services.
Positive Images
200 Montgomery Dr., Ste. C Santa Rosa, CA 95404
posimages.org/trans-support- groups
707-568-5830
info@posimages.org
We offer support groups, peer counselor training, and social events
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282, Ext. 100
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530
10 North San Pedro Rd., Ste. 1020 San Rafael, CA 94903
marinhhs.org/behavioral-healthrecovery-services 415-473-4306 or 415-499-6802
The HOPE Program & Senior Peer Counseling is intended to support older adults, age 60 and above, who suffer from mild, moderate or severe mental illness.
West County Community Services
6390 Main St. Guerneville, CA 95446 westcountyservices.org
707-823-1640, Ext. 380 info@westcountyservices.org or melissa.fike@westcountyservices. org Free in home peer counseling for those struggling with issues of aging. Support groups at several locations. Call or email for information.
DRIVING CONCERNS / REPORTING
Jerrod Sieberg, DSM 1 2570 24th St., M/S J158 Sacramento, CA 95818
916-657-6464
Senior Ombudsman Northern California Region
DRIVING COURSES
AARP Smart Driver Course / AARP Driver Safety
aarp.org/auto/driver-safety 888-687-2277
The nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course designed especially for drivers age 50 and over.
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 94947 415-899-8290
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 rpcity.org 707-585-6780
AARP sponsors driving courses that are open to the public. The course includes road and driver safety rules as well as California driving laws.
You must sign up for two sessions, and by taking this course you may qualify for possible deductions from your auto insurance company. Session fees are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for nonmembers. Call to sign up.
Sebastopol Senior Center 167 N. High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 sebastopolseniorcenter.org 707-829-2440 dean@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
Contact Dean Brittingham
EDUCATION
Alzheimer’s Association of Northern CA. & Northern NV. Santa Rosa 1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900 San Rafael 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-472-4340 or 800-272-3900 alz.org
American Lung Association of California 1-800-LUNGUSA
Brain Injury Network P.O. Box 9276 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-544-4323
Earle Baum Center
4539 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 earlebaum.org 707-523-3222
Provides proven curricula is delivered by professionals and designed to help sight-impaired persons gain skills needed to live independent, successful lives.
Elder Abuse Training for Mandated Reporters and Community
707-565-5940
Hospice of Petaluma
416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 94952 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-778-6242
Journey Project Coordinating Council P.O. Box 2331 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-539-2364
Physical Address:
55-A Ridgeway Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons or by Appointment with Susan Kellor, Executive Director.
Memorial Hospice
439 College Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-568-1094
North County Hospice
205 East St. Healdsburg, CA 95448 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-431-1135
United Ostomy Association ostomy.org 800-826-0826
ELDER ABUSE ADVOCACY
Adult Protective Services
• Sonoma: 707-565-5940
• Marin: 415-507-2774
California Association for Nursing Home Reform canhr.org 800-474-1116
Elder Financial Protective Network
17 Keller St., Ste. A Petaluma, CA 94952 707-981-8403
Marin County Ombudsman
10 N. San Pedro Rd., Ste. 1024 San Rafael, CA 94903 marinhhs.org/long-term-careombudsman-program 415-473-7446
Sonoma County Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1304 Southpoint Blvd., Ste. 280 Petaluma, CA 94954 senioradvocacyservices.org 707-526-4108
Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect in nursing homes, residential care and assisted living facilities.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
YWCA Women’s Employment Program
30 N. San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 yourywca.org 415-479-9922
Employment support services for low-income women 50+ and 60+
low income people of all genders. Marin Residents.
ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING
D.A. Santos & Associates, LLC P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 707-254-7276 or 877-254-7276
In collaboration with A Matter of Balance, Marin General Hospital is offering an eight-session course for adults whose fear of falling limits their social and physical activity. For more information, please contact Beverly Winsor 415-993-2557
Petaluma People Services Center
1500A Petaluma Blvd. S. Petaluma, CA 94952
petalumapeople.org/seniors/ fallproof
707-765-8488 admin@petalumapeople.org
Current Class Schedule:
• Petaluma Senior Center Thursdays at 9:15am, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:00pm.
• Synergy Health Club Tuesdays at 1:15pm, 2:30pm.
• Valley Orchards Mondays at 9:30am, 10:45am.
Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging: A Matter of Balance
/ Fall Prevention Education Series sonomacounty.ca.gov/ Human- Services
707-565-5936 mob@schsd.org
Call or email to register for a series near you! Rohnert Park, Cloverdale, Sonoma or Windsor.
FIDUCIARY & TRUSTEE SERVICES
Collaborative Care Coordination & Fiduciary Services
708 Gravenstein Hwy. N., #36 Sebastopol, CA 95472 collaborativecarefiduciary.com 707-769-2788
katy@collaborativecarefiduciary.com
Marin County Public Administrator 3501 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 251 San Rafael, 94903 CA marincounty.org/pa 415-473-6151 padeputies@marincounty.org
Seniors At Home:
A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530 seniorsathome.jfcs.org info@seniorsathome.jfcs.org
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
NBC Securities: Greg Harder
3562 Round Barn Circle Santa Rosa, CA 95403 nbcsecurities.com 707-293-1010 gharder@nbcsecurities.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - UTILITIES
North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 1100 Coddingtown Center, Ste. 1 Santa Rosa, CA 94501 nces.org
800-233-4480 or 707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
HEALTH CARE
Jewish Community Free Clinic
490 City Center Dr. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-585-7780
Russian River Health and Wellness Center & Dental –Guerneville
16387 First St. Guerneville, CA 95446 wchealth.org/location/russian-riverhealth-center
Medical Office: 707-869-2849
Dental Office: 707-869-2933
HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program - HICAP
1129 Industrial Ave., Ste. 201 Petaluma, CA 94952
SASNB.org/HICAP
707-526-4108 or 800-434-0222 hicapinfo@sasnb.org
The Vintage House
264 First St. Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-0311
HICAP counselors are available on the 4th Thursday, by appointment. HICAP
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program - HICAP
1129 Industrial Ave., Ste. 201 Petaluma, CA 94952
SASNB.org/HICAP
707-526-4108 or 800-434-0222 hicapinfo@sasnb.org
HOME IMPROVEMENT / REPAIR
Disability Services and Legal Center
521 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 mydslc.org
707-528-2745
Home access modifications are free to seniors meeting income guidelines. Ramps, porch lifts, etc.
Marin Housing Authority Rehab Loans
4020 Civic Center Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903 marinhousing.org 415-491-2525
Low interest loans available for low income homeowners.
North Coast Energy Services, Inc.
1100 Coddingtown Center, Ste. 1 Santa Rosa, CA 94501 nces.org
800-233-4480 or 707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
Rebuilding Together Petaluma P.O. Box 100 Petaluma, CA 94953
707-765-3944
Rotary Home Team - Ignacio 415-899-8296
Novato only
HOME SHARING
Covia - Home Match Marin County covia.org 415-456-9068
We improve lives and communities by bringing people together to share homes.
SHARE, Sonoma County
10 Fourth St. Petaluma, CA 94952
707-766-8800
info@sharesonomacounty.org
Sonoma County and the City of Santa Rosa now allow Section 8 vouchers to be applied for those renting a room/home sharing.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Aldersly Retirement Community
326 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 aldersly.org 415-453-7425
Choices for Living Marin Living Options 415-456-9068
Valley Orchards Retirement Community 2100 E. Washington St. Petaluma, CA 94954 valleyorchards.com 707-778-6030
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Age Friendly Corte Madera 498 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera, CA 94925
311 N. Main St. Cloverdale, CA 95425 Cloverdale Senior Center. Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am.
Market Day
1080 Jennings Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Jennings Court. Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:15pm.
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3990 Brickway Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 refb.org
707-523-7900 or 707-523-7903 info@refb.org
Anyone in need of food can contact Food Connections at the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB). The Food Connections team also helps those in need navigate the CalFresh application process, provides free emergency food boxes, and offers information about vital REFB hunger-relief programs.
SF-Marin Food Bank
75 Digital Dr. Novato, CA 94949
sfmfoodbank.com/get-food 415-883-1302
Disburses supplemental food throughout Marin County.
Whistlestop - Brown Bag 930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
whistlestop.org
415-459-6700
resource@whistlestop.org
Helps low-income adults in Marin County maintain their nutritional needs. In the Caboose every Friday at 11:30am.
MEDI-CAL PLANNING
D.A. Santos & Associates, LLC
P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581
dasantosandassociates.com
707-254-7276 or 877-254-7276
Multipurpose Senior Services Program - Marin County. Administered by Seniors At Home as part of Jewish Family and Children’s Services
600 5th Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
seniorsathome.jfcs.org/services/ mssp
415-449-3777
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a state- wide, voluntary geriatric care management program that enables frail seniors who otherwise would have difficulty living independently to remain in their own homes.
Multipurpose Senior Services Program / Linkages: Sonoma County
3725 Westwind Blvd., #100 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
sonomacounty.ca.gov/Human- Services 707-565-5970 or 707-565-5212
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a statewide, voluntary geriatric care management program that enables frail seniors who otherwise would have difficulty living independently to remain in their own homes.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave.
• San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530
This Hispanic group meets for a potluck lunch once a month at the Novato Senior Center. Call for more information.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
Assisted Living Locators P.O. Box 11512
Santa Rosa, CA 95406 assistedlivinglocators.com/careadvisor/santarosa 707-536-0514
ramona@assistedlivinglocators.com
REVERSE MORTGAGE
Finance of America Mortgage 588 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste. 100 Danville, CA 94526 foamortgage.com/danville 707-688-9537 srichey@financeofamerica.com Susan Richey
SENIOR
PEER
COUNSELING
Senior Peer Counseling - West County Community Services 1821 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
westcountyservices.org 707-823-1640, Ext. 380
Trained volunteers offer support to seniors who are in need of emotional support due to isolation, grief, chronic illness or multiple life transitions.
Seniors
At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530
30 Kawana Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 councilonaging.com
707-525-0143
Clients matched with volunteers for 12 weekly support sessions. Sonoma County.
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
HEAP / North Coast Energy Services, Inc.
1100 Coddingtown Center, Ste. 1 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 nces.org
707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
2-1-1 Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
707-565-2108 or 800-325-9604
volunteernow.org
Blind & Vision Impaired of Marin
415-459-5066
Volunteers needed for driving, answering phones, arranging luncheons / entertainment, assisting with classes and more.
CARSS
415-944-5474
infoCarss4you@gmail.com
Needs drivers within Sausalito.
Catholic Charities of Sonoma Valley
707-528-8712, Ext. 160
Many opportunities, call for a complete list.
Council on Aging
30 Kawana Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-525-0143
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels, Senior Social Club, Peer Support Program, events and more!
Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership
65 Mitchell Blvd., #101 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-479-5710
City of Novato, Independent Elders Program 415-899-8296 or 415-899-8290
Covia: Sonoma & Marin Counties
volunteer@covia.org
Assist at our local Market Day, facilitate classes for Well Connected, visit homebound elders, or staff vendor booths.
Humane Society of Sonoma County humanesocietysoco.org
• Santa Rosa location: 5345 Hwy. 12 West Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-542-0882
• Healdsburg location: 555 Westside Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-431-3386
LITA – Love is the Answer, Marin
4340 Redwood Hwy., #F-101 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-472-5482 litamarin.com
LITA matches volunteers with lonely and isolated residents of Marin’s long-term care facilities who do not have any family or friends who visit.
Marin Villages
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-142 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-457-4633 Transportation, handyman help, organizing, tech support, pet care, companionship and more.
Petaluma People Services / I Ride Petaluma
707-765-8488
Needs volunteer drivers.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP 707-528-4485, Ext. 123
Many opportunities: tutoring children, coaching seniors, preparing taxes for free and mentoring youth. Training is provided.
Senior Access
503 B St. Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-491-2500
JFCS’ Seniors At Home info@seniorsathome.org seniorsathome.jfcs.org Marin and Sonoma Counties call 415-449-3700
St. Joseph Health Hospice Services sonomacountyhospice.org
Hospice of Petaluma
416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 95952 707-778-6242
Memorial Hospice
439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-568-1094
North County Hospice
205 East St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-431-1135
Sacks Thrift Store
128 Liberty St. Petaluma, CA 94952 sackshospicethrift.com 707-765-2228
153 Stony Circle, Ste. 100 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-573-3399
info@volunteernow.org volunteernow.org
West Marin Senior Services 415-663-8148
11435 State Hwy. 1 Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
Whistlestop
930 Tamalpais Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-456-9067
Deliver meals, teach a class, organize a fun activity, staff the welcome desk, or help serve meals in the Jackson Café.
MATLOCK, STARRING KATHY BATES
Written by Julio Martinez
Matlock, a reboot of the 1986 classic series of the same name (which starred Andy Griffith), is a CBS drama television series that premiered on Sunday, September 22, 2024 (8/7c). The series stars Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who returns to the workforce at a prestigious law firm to use her wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption.
The showrunner and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman explains, “When I wrote this, I wanted to write about how older women are overlooked in society. I wanted our heroine to be constantly telling the audience that she’s being underestimated, and then I wanted the audience to enjoy watching her take advantage of that underestimation.”
The zip in the series comes when the TV audience realizes that they, too, have underestimated Madeline Matlock. Matty, working alongside the firm's younger associates, Billy (David Del Rio) and Sarah (Leah Lewis), struggles to establish herself in her new world. Other cast members include Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, Yael Grobglas as Shae Banfield, Jason Ritter as Jason and Andrea Londo in a recurring role.
“I just feel really lucky to be doing this,” Bates admits. “There are a number of levels to Matty. Sometimes she is performing for her colleagues as she interviews suspects and witnesses in front of them. Then, there's a different level of performing when she's alone with them. And she is completely different when she comes home to her husband Edwin and her grandson.”
Matty sometimes keeps things from Edwin as she straddles her lives between her home and this new work place. “She begins to love the part of her life with her co-workers almost more than she does being at home with Edwin,” says Bates. “So, we get to see really different sides of her. I just love being able to play all those different facets of my character.”
Urman adds, “The center of the show is the relationship between Kathy’s character, Matty, and Skye’s character, Olympia, the firm’s powerful lead attorney. Matty is coming back after a long time away from the workplace, and it’s a whole different world. The dynamics are different. We really wanted to dive into that
and showcase what she is an expert at what has changed since she was practicing law back in the ‘90s? That's really an important part of our storytelling. The dynamic between the older and younger attorneys is really the story that I am interested in exploring.”
When asked if she watched the original 1980s series, Bates replies, “Actually, I was starting out in New York in theatre, and I wasn’t watching television at night. That decade is mostly a blur. But, of course, I've always been a huge fan of Andy Griffith.”
The thing that excited Bates about this series was going in to sit down for her first read with the show’s creator, Jennie Snyder Urman. “I read it on a Friday and went in to meet with her on a Monday,” she recalled. “And I think the first thing I said to her was, “Don’t change a word.” And then I said, ‘Don’t leave me,’ because I knew what a challenge it was and also how much I would need her to create this amazing character. I always think of Jennie as Matty.”
Jason Ritter, who plays the privileged son of the head of the law firm, recalls, “I didn’t have much of a relationship to ‘Matlock.’ I started watching it after I got the part and it was a lot of fun. I was able to understand the beating heart of someone being underestimated; yet while
being smarter than everyone else. It was really exciting to see.”
When asked if there is a mental process she uses to play all these different levels to her character. “No,” Bates replies. “Playing each scene is like creating a little bead on a necklace. You just have to have faith you did it right. Matty is never sure what’s happening in front of her own eyes, and she has to shift with all of it. So, each scene is one little pearl, so to speak, and I just have to focus on each pearl, moment to moment.”
Urman adds, “Our pilot episode was directed by the immensely talented Kat Coiro. “During the course of the season, the audience will see how the contradictions confronting Madeline Matlock are baked into the very premise of each episode. And just when you think you know what’s happening, the show is going to twist again, forcing you to look at the story another way, revealing something entirely new.”
Jennie Snyder Urman is the showrunner and executive producer; other executive producers include Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, and Kat Coiro. The show had a sneak peek on September 22, and then premiered in its regular time slot on October 17 at 9/8c on Thursdays between Ghosts and Elsbeth. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
ADULT DAY AND ALZHEIMER’S RESPITE PROGRAMS
Council on Aging: Sebastopol Senior Center
167 N. High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472
councilonaging.com/services/ senior-social-clubs
707-525-0143, Ext. 103
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Council on Aging Senior Social Club: Church of the Roses
2500 Patio Ct. Santa Rosa, CA 95405
councilonaging.com/services/ senior-social-clubs
707-525-0143, Ext. 103
Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Council on Aging Senior Social Club: Oakmont
6470 Meadowridge Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95409
councilonaging.com/services/ senior-social-clubs
707-525-0143, Ext. 103
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Council on Aging Senior Social Club: St. Paul’s Church 209 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 councilonaging.com/services/ senior-social-clubs
707-443-6161
Monday - Wednesday from 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Council on Aging Senior Social Club: The Vintage House
264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476 councilonaging.com/services/ senior-social-clubs
707-525-0143, Ext. 103
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Petaluma People Services
Senior Day Program
25 Howard St. Petaluma, CA 94952
petalumapeople.org/seniors/adultday-care
707-765-8488
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Skyview Day Club: Seniors At Home
70 Skyview Terrace, Bldg. B San Rafael, CA 94903 seniorsathome.jfcs.org/ skyviewdayclub 415-449-3777
For people with early-stage memory loss who love to go out, meet new people, and stay active! Check website or call for more information.
ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE
Catholic Charities Diocese of Santa Rosa Alzheimer’s Respite Resource Center
983 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 srcharities.org 707-528-8712
Lifelong Marin Adult Day
Health Center
1905 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947 lifelongmedical.org 415-897-6884
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Adult Protective Services (APS) Contact this agency if you’re worried about an aging friend / relative and need someone to check on them. There is no charge for this service.
• Sonoma: 707-565-5940
• Marin: 415-507-2774. Also look under Case Management. There are private care managers who also offer this service for a fee.
ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION, REFERRAL
& EDUCATION
Alzheimer’s Association
• Santa Rosa 1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-573-1210
• San Rafael 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-472-4340 alz.org 800-272-3900
Catholic Charities
983 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 srcharities.org 707-528-8712
Memory Care Life - The Cafe memorycarelife.org
415-309-7963 or 415-409-8996
We meet every Tuesday in different locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. All of our events are free, and the co-op has a suggested donation of $20.00 per couple. Check website for locations / dates / times.
Placement Options
131A Stony Circle, Ste. 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 placementoptions.com 707-570-0257 options@sonic.net
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282 or 800-834-1636
Tweeten Eldercare Advisors
Santa Rosa /San Rafael tweeteneldercare.com 707-570-2589 eloise@tweeteneldercare.com
ALZHEIMER’S ALERT SYSTEM
Alzheimer’s Association: Safe Return
• Santa Rosa 1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-573-1210
• San Rafael 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-472-4340 alz.org 800-272-3900 or 800-625-3780
Petaluma Police Department
707-778-4372
Registers people with Alzheimer’s Disease. If they wander away from home and become lost and disoriented, they can be found. The Police Department maintains a file and photo of each participant.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 1100 Coddingtown Center, Ste. 1 Santa Rosa, CA 94501 nces.org
800-233-4480 or 707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
ASSISTED LIVING COMPLAINTS
Community Care: Licensing Division
101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. A-230 Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-588-5026
Marin County Ombudsman
10 N. San Pedro Rd., Ste. 1002 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-473-7446
Sonoma County Long-Term Care Ombudsman / Senior Advocacy Services
1304 Southpoint Blvd., #280 Petaluma, CA 94954 senioradvocacyservices.org
707-526-4108
Volunteers and staff serve as patient advocates with quality of life and care issues. Also maintains a binder of citations and actions against local facilities.
ASSISTED LIVING / ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA / MEMORY
Aldersly Retirement Community
326 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 aldersly.org 415-453-7425
Nazareth House
245 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903 nazarethsr.org 415-479-8282
BOOK DELIVERIES
Library Beyond Walls
415-663-8818
Library Beyond Walls is a free service of the Marin County Free Library offering library services to county residents who are unable to visit our various locations in person.
San Anselmo Library Outreach Program
110 Tunstead Ave. San Anselmo, CA 94960 415-258-4656
San Rafael Library Outreach Program
1100 E St. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-485-3317
CAREGIVER RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282 or 800-834-1636
CAREGIVERS FOR HIRE
At Home Caregivers
• 7599 Redwood Blvd., #200 Novato, CA 94945
415-898-4663
• 891 2nd St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-575-4663 athomecaregivers.com
At Home Nursing
1378A Corporate Center
Pkwy. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 athomenursing.com
707-546-8773 athome@sonic.net
First Light Home Care Marin County
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. F-130 San Rafael, CA 94903 marincounty.firstlighthomecare.com 415-521-5860
First Light Home Care: Sonoma County
1030 2nd St., Ste. 5 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 firstlighthomecare.com 707-501-9830
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200
Range Ave. Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530 seniorsathome.jfcs.org info@ seniorsathome.jfcs.org
CONTINUING
CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Aldersly Retirement Community
326 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 aldersly.org 415-453-7425
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES &EQUIPMENT
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
14895 E. 14th St., Ste. 200 San Leandro, CA 94519 510-343-6670
EMERGENCY SERVICES
North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 1100 Coddingtown Center, Ste. 1 Santa Rosa, CA 94501 nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-495-4417
Provides assistance due to weather and energy emergencies (fires, floods, evacuations, outages, etc.)
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES
Alzheimer’s Association
• Santa Rosa 1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-573-1210
• San Rafael 4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-472-4340 alz.org 800-272-3900
Family Caregiver Alliance
235 Montgomery St., Ste. 950 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-434-3388 or 800-445-8106
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 or 800-834-1636
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave. Ste 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Contact Liz Breen. We take pride in being a Home Health
Agency operated by experienced professionals with extensive clinical, healthcare and hospitality backgrounds. This edge is extremely beneficial in many different ways. Here are just a few: Clinicians and caregivers are trained to provide expert, accurate and compassionate care in the patient’s or client’s home. Services are personalized to each patient or client. Patients can be assured that the Healthy Living at Home clinicians have the indepth knowledge and expertise in addressing the special needs of the geriatric population.
St. Joseph Home Health: Greater Sonoma County 441 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
providence.org 707-206-9124 or 866-781-6774
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
Marin County: Meals on Wheels - Whistlestop 930 Tamalpais Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 whistlestop.org/nutrition/ mealson-wheels
415-456-9062, Ext. 176. Here in Marin County, Whistlestop delivers fresh, chilled meals up to three times each week to more than 250 housebound older adults in our community. If you are in need of home-delivered meals, simply phone 415-457-4636 to get signed up through Marin County. Meal recipients or their families are asked to make a small suggested contribution of $3.50 per meal to
help off-set the costs of providing the service.
Meals from Friends, West Marin wmss.org
415-663-8148, Ext. 104
We provide home-delivered meals directly to seniors 60 years and older (the only home delivery for seniors in West Marin) who are nutritionally at risk or homebound.
Petaluma
People Services Center
1500A Petaluma Blvd. S. Petaluma, CA 94952
petalumapeople.org/seniors/ meals-on-wheels
707-765-8490 or 707-765-8488 Meals-on-Wheels, provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food with real human connection to homebound elders in Petaluma and Penngrove. We help elders live with dignity in the comfort of their own homes and chosen communities. Our staff and volunteers have deep respect for the people we serve. Need for service determined by Case Manager home visit. By donation
$3.50 - $8.00 suggested.
Sonoma County: Meals on Wheels - Council on Aging
30 Kawana Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
http://councilonaging.com (707) 525-0383
Council on Aging provides Meals on Wheels throughout Sonoma County with the exception of Petaluma / Penngrove.
Whistlestop Nourish
930 Tamalpais Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
415-456-9062, Ext. 176
The Whistlestop Nourish program delivers food to those suffering from life threatening illnesses, three days a week, with the help of dedicated volunteer drivers.
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Marin County: In-Home
Supportive Services (IHSS)
10 North San Pedro Rd., Ste. 1016 San Rafael, CA 94903
pamarin.org
415-457-4636
Home caregivers for pre-qualified, Medi-Cal eligible seniors.
Sonoma County: In-Home
Supportive Services (IHSS) 3725 Westwind Blvd., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 sonomacounty.ca.gov/Human-Services 707-565-5900
Home caregivers for pre-qualified, Medi-Cal eligible seniors.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, RECYCLED
Margaret Todd Senior Center
1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 94947
415-899-8290
Free equipment loan program for wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
Marin Medical Equipment Recyclers
3100 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94901 marinmer.org 415-388-8198
Free health care equipment and supplies. Also accepts donations.
Sonoma Section on Aging at Mentors Moving and Storage
3000 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 medicalequipment recyclingprogram.com
707-360-2498
Sonoma Section on Aging maintains a FREE medical equipment and recycling program at Mentors Moving and Storage. We operate out of shipping containers in their parking lot. Please DO NOT call Mentors Moving and Storage
to check availability of equipment. Open to the public Wednesdays 11:00am - 2:00pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing. Drop ins and drop offs are welcome. No pickup service is available.
West Marin Senior Services
11435 State Hwy. 1 Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-663-8148
Equipment loan closet.
MEDICATION DROP OFFS
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 94947 415-899-8290
First Monday, 10:00am - noon. Bring unwanted medications in ziplock bags.
NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 canhr.org 800-474-1116
Online resource for all public information on area nursing homes.
Marin County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
10 N. San Pedro Rd., Ste. 1002 San Rafael, CA 94903 marinhhs.org/long-term-careombudsman-program 415-473-7446
Sonoma County Long TermCare Ombudsman / Senior Advocacy Services 1304 Southpoint Blvd., #280 Petaluma, CA 94954
Volunteers and staff serve as patient advocates with quality of life and care issues. Also maintains a binder of citations and actions against local facilities.
Hempress Oils 3201 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, CA 94590 hempressmedibles.com 707-642-7777
PALLIATIVE CARE
By the Bay Health: Marin, Sonoma & Napa County 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Larkspur, CA 94939 hospicebythebay.org Information: 415-230-6306 Admissions: 415-444-9210. Home-based palliative care provides expert symptom management and comfort care, while allowing patients coping with life-limiting illness to pursue curative treatments. Coverage depends on insurance carrier, so please call for details.
PET CARE ASSISTANCE
Marin Humane Society 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato, CA 94947 marinhumanesociety.org 415-506-6255 communityengagement@ marinhumane.org
Volunteers provide pet care assistance to low income, older adults. Call or visit website for more info.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
Assisted Living Locators P.O. Box 11512 Santa Rosa, CA 95406 assistedlivinglocators.com/careadvisor/santarosa 707-536-0514
ramona@assistedlivinglocators.com
Senior Placement Services
joycares.net
707-292-9998
joy@joycares.net
Placement specialists serving Northern California
Tweeten Eldercare Advisors
Santa Rosa / San Rafael tweeteneldercare.com
707-570-2589
eloise@tweeteneldercare.com
RESPITE CARE (OUT OF HOME)
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-542-0282, Ext. 100
3201 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, CA 94590 hempressmedibles.com 707-642-7777
SUBSTANCE & ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT
Marin Treatment Center Outpatient Services 1466 Lincoln Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 marintreatmentcenter.org 415-457-3755
Sonoma County Department of Health Services: Alcohol and Drug Use Treatment for Adults
2255 Challenger Way, Ste. 107 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/BehavioralHealth/Alcohol-and-Drug-Use-Treatment 707-565-7450
SUPPORT GROUPS
Aging Support Groups
AgeSong Marin 1005 Northgate Dr., #204 San Rafael, CA 94903 agesongmarin.org 415-234-5040
AgeSong Marin discussion groups provide conversation and connection for seniors who wish to explore life’s “third act.” See website for current meeting dates / times / locations.
Sebastopol Elders Salon: A Wisdom Council of Elders transitionsebastopol.org/ aboutelderssalon 707-827-3781
4th Wednesday of each month, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Contact Alexandra for meeting locations.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Husbands Support Groups: Marin County
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 93903 alz.org
2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:30 - 2:00pm.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Marin County
701 Coloma St. Sausalito, CA 94965 alz.org
2nd Saturday of the month 10:00 - 11:30am. Rotary Village Community Room.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 415-472-4340
Learn to adjust to changes which occur when a loved one suffers from memory loss. 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30am.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Sonoma County
301 White Oak Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 707-573-1210
At Oakmont Gardens, 4th Monday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30am.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Sonoma County
2080 Guerneville Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-578-8360
1st Tuesday of each month 2:304:00pm.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Marin County
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
San Rafael Mid to Late Stages Caregiver Support Group meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:00 - 11:30am. Learn to adjust to changes which can occur when a spouse suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia in the mid to late stages.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Marin County
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
San Rafael Adult Children Caregiver Support Group meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 - 8:00pm.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Marin County
4340 Redwood Hwy, Ste D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
San Rafael Wives Caregiver Support Group meets 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month 10:00am - noon.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Sonoma County
1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
Santa Rosa 1 Caregiver Support Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30am. No registration is required.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Sonoma County
211 Novak Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
Petaluma 1 Caregiver Support Group meets at the Petaluma Senior Center on the 2nd Monday of the month from 11:00am - 12:30pm. No registration is required.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Sonoma County
264 1st St. E Sonoma, CA 95476 alz.org
800-272-3900
Sonoma 1 Caregiver Support Group meets on the 4th Friday of each month at the Vintage House Senior Center 10:00 - 11:30am.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Sonoma County
1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 alz.org
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
Santa Rosa Adult Children Caregiver Support Group meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30pm. No registration is required.
Windsor Senior Center: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
9231 Foxwood Rd. Windsor, CA 95492
707-838-1250
3rd Tuesday, 10:30am - noon.
Blind & Vision Impaired Support Groups
Blind and Vision Impaired Support Group
640 Drake Ave.
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-459-5066
Marguerite Johnson Senior Center, 4th Monday, noon -1:00pm.
California Council of the Blind Redwood Empire Chapter
456 College Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-578-1003
Meets at Adel’s Restaurant 2nd Saturday of each month 12:303:00pm.
Earle Baum Center for the Blind: Low Vision / Visually Impaired Support Group
4539 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 earlebaum.org
707-523-3222
See Website for meetings
throughout Sonoma County
Vision Impaired of Marin, Inc.
851 Irwin St., Ste. 212 San Rafael, CA 94901 bvim.org
415-459-5066
See website for listing of all meetings throughout Marin County.
Breathing Support Groups
Better Breathers: American Lung Association lung.org/community
707-527-5864
Call for days / times / locations
Better Breathers:
American Lung Association
707-481-0381
1st Friday of each month, 12:302:00pm. Contact Rhonda LeKander
Better Breathers of Novato 165 Rowland Blvd. Novato, CA 94947 415-209-1535
1st Wednesday at 2:30pm, Wilkes Room
Cancer Support Groups
Blood Cancer Support Group 2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 4:00 - 5:30pm.
Breast Cancer Support Group
707-393-4428
2nd and 4th Mondays, 3:00 - 4:30pm. Contact is Lisa Mindemann
Cancer Support Group
For patients and families dealing with Leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Myelodysplastic Syndromes. 2nd
Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Call for location information. Registration required. Contact Fran Haghighi, RN, at 415925-7615 or Judy Sheridan at 415-750-2202
Late Stage Cancer Support Group
2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
Every Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00pm.
Living Well with Metastasis: Women’s Support Group
2957 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-203-2945
Call to register.
Lymphedema and Information Support for Women Diagnosed with Lymphedema 1350 S. Eliseo Dr. Greenbrae, CA 94904
Health Resource Center, 1st Floor. Contact Suzi Beatie at 415-924-1699 or Julie Hibbitts at 415-892-9763
Newly Diagnosed & Early Stage Cancer
2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
Every Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30pm.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
250 Bon Air Rd. Greenbrae, CA 94904 415-459-4668
Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:30pm. Medical Library. Registration not required.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
1st Monday of each month. 6:308:30pm.
Women With Anal Cancer
1350 S. Eliseo Dr. Greenbrae, CA 94904
415-925-7827
Radiation Oncology Waiting Room. 1st floor, times vary.
Young Women’s Cancer Group
2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 12:30 - 1:30pm.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group
15010 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446
707-869-0618
Call for information.
Caregiver Support Group
133 Matheson St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-578-8360
2nd Monday, 1:30 - 3:00pm.
Caregiver Support Group for Husbands
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Rd. Novato, CA 94947 415-472-4340
2nd Wednesday, 11:00am12:30pm.
On-Line Support Group for Caregivers caregiver.org
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Participation is free, requires an email address. Go to website to register.
Partners, Family and Caregiver Support Group
2449 Summerfield Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-521-7785
Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Diabetes Support Groups
Diabetes Support Group
1100 S. Eliseo Dr., Ste. 2 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415-925-7370
1st Thursday, 3:30 - 5:00pm. Drop in only
Glaucoma Support Groups
Marin Glaucoma Support Group
40 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-388-3241
1st Saturday of each month, 1:30pm. Contact Judith Snyder.
Heart Disease Support Groups
Mended Hearts, Inc.
503-799-4051
Santa Rosa Chapter 282. 2nd Saturday, 10:00am - noon. No meetings July and December. Kaiser Hospital, Conference Rooms E1 and E2. Contact George Weiss for more information. Hospice Support Groups See “Final Wishes”
Huntington Disease Support Groups
Huntington Disease zankoandrea@gmail.com Email Andrea Zanko for information.
LGBTQI Support Groups
Sebastopol Area Senior Center
167 N. High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 sebastopolseniorcenter.org 707829-2440
scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
Sign up for our monthly LGBTQI Blog! Email scotty@ sebastopolseniorcenter.org to be added to the email list.
Vintage House:
LGBT Support Group 264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476 vintagehouse.org
The Spahr Center now has two LGBT senior drop-in groups that meet monthly; one in Northern Marin and the other in Southern Marin. Check website for more information.
Liver Disease Support Groups
Marin Liver Disease Support Group 1350 S. Eliseo Dr. Greenbrae, CA 94904
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Health Resource Center, 1st Floor.
No registration required. Call Lisa Rubio at 415-259-4000 or 415-524-3334 for information.
Memory Support Groups
Memory Care Café
415-309-7963
Weekly outings with friends. Locations / Event changes monthly. Please call for current information.
Memory Loss Support Groups
Vintage House:
Early Stage Memory Loss
264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476 vintagehouse.org
707-573-1210
2nd Friday, 2:00 - 3:30pm.
Men’s Support Groups
Marin Man to Man
Marin-Man-to-Man.org 415-459-3434
voodee@sbcglobal.net
Free drop-in support group for guys whose partners have, or had, a life- threatening disease. Started as a breast-cancer support group 24 years ago but has expanded. No dues, but members do pay for their own breakfasts. Meetings begin at 9:30am Wednesdays at Courtyard Marriott at Larkspur Landing and generally last until 11:15am. Contact Woody Weingarten for more information
Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups
Sonoma County Multiple Sclerosis
PO Box 14721
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
sonomacountymsgroup.org contact@sonomacountymsgroup. org Meets 2nd Monday of every month, noon - 2:00pm at Round Table Pizza, 2065 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa. For more information, call Bettina 707-528-2091
Osteoporosis Support Groups
Osteoporosis: American Bone Health americanbonehealth.org 888-266-3015
Parkinson’s Support Groups
Dance for Parkinson’s
545 Pacific Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 parkinsonsonomacounty.org
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm. Odd Fellows Hall.
Movers and Shakers
Parkinson’s Support Group
211 Novak Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954 707-765-1117
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00pm. Petaluma Senior Center
Parkinson’s Singing Group
545 Pacific Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 parkinsonsonomacounty.org
1st and 3rd Fridays. 10:0011:00am. Odd Fellows Hall.
Parkinson’s Support Group
40 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941 pdmarin.org 415-927-7647
4th Friday of each month, 1:00 - 3:00pm. The Redwoods.
Parkinson’s Support Group 1717 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 parkinsonsonomacounty.org
707-431-8767
Monthly speaker meetings, 2nd Saturday from 1:00 - 3:15pm. Visit our website or contact Marc Alexander for more information.
The Parkinson’s Support Group of Sonoma County 1717 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 parkinsonsonomacounty.org Visit Website or contact Kathy Osbun 707-480-7230 or Marc Alexander 707-431-8767 for more information.
Vintage House: Parkinson’s Support Group
264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476 vintagehouse.org
707-573-1210
2nd Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00am.
Pet Loss Support Help-line
The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
707-557-8595
Contact Dr. Kathryn D. Marocchino. Leave a message with your name, phone number and best time to reach you. Dr. Kathryn will contact you within 24 hours.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Club of Sonoma County 2000 Humboldt St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-431-7352
1st Congregational Church, 2nd Saturday, 1:00pm
Stroke Support Group
Healdsburg Senior Center
133 Matheson St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-431-3324
3rd Fridays, 2:30 - 3:45pm.
Substance & Alcohol Abuse Treatment Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous: Marin County aamarin.org 415-499-0400
24-Hour Help line 415-499-0400
Alcoholics Anonymous: Sonoma County Intergroup sonomacountyaa.org
24-Hour Answering Service: 707-544-1300
Main: 707-546-2066, Fax: 707-566-9677
Various Support Groups
Lively Ladies & Gents
Petaluma Senior Center
211 Novak Dr. Petaluma, CA 94954 707-778-4399
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am.
Sebastopol Area Senior Center
167 N. High St. Sebastopol, CA 95472 sebastopolseniorcenter.org
707-829-2440
info@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
West County Community Services
westcountyservices.org 707-823-1640
Various support groups for seniors. Visit website or call for complete listing.
Women’s Support Groups
Windsor Senior Center: Women’s Support Group 9231 Foxwood Rd. Windsor, CA 95492
707-838-1250
Mondays, 10:00am - noon. 12 week commitment
Women’s Support Group
707-894-4826
Cloverdale Senior Center Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am.
TELEPHONE
/ ONLINE
ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION & SOCIALIZING
Catholic Charities of Sonoma Valley: “I’m Home Alone” 987 Airway Ct. Santa Rosa, CA 95402 srcharities. org/get-help/ senior-services
707-528-8712
Volunteers place friendly, personal check-in calls to those who are disabled or otherwise housebound.
Well Connected covia.org
877-797-7299
Telephone and online program offering classes, friendly conversation and an assortment of support and interest groups for older adults from the comfort of their own homes.
TRANSPORTATION
CARSS
415-944-5474
Call A Ride For Sausalito Seniors. Rides available Monday Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Within Sausalito only.
Catholic Charities: St. Rose CARES
707-528-2063 or 707-528-8712
Volunteers from the St. Rose parish provide transportation and other help accessing medical, social, and emergency services for older or disabled people.
FISH of Sonoma friendsinsonomahelping.org
707-996-0111
Rides to medical appointments for individuals who are unable to use local transportation including buses and Volunteer Wheels. Rides are provided locally and to Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Napa, Vallejo, Marin and San Francisco. A ride request is generally received a week to ten days in advance of the medical appointment. If a person is able to take a bus but doesn’t have the fare, arrangements can be made for FISH to purchase the bus ticket.
Hamilton Shuttle
415-454-0964
Transports residents and employees of Hamilton Field around a loop from Safeway to the Alameda del Prado bus stop Monday - Friday, 5:30 - 8:45am and 4:20 - 7:00pm. Free service of Hamilton Field.
Marin Access Mobility Management Center
marintransit.org/marin-access 415454-0902
Coordinates transportation resources for moving older adults. One stop transportation information and referral.
Marin Catch-A-Ride
marintransit.org/catch-a-ride 415-454-0902
Marin Catch-A-Ride offers eligible riders up to 8 discounted taxi rides per month.
Novato Dial-A-Ride
415-892-7899
Novato Dial-A-Ride is designed to fill gaps in Novato’s local transit service and provide additional service.
Petaluma Transit
555 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954
transit.cityofpetaluma.net
707-778-4460
Petaluma Transit: PARATransit
707-541-7180 or TDD 707-541-7184
Petaluma Paratransit operates generally within the city limits of Petaluma, regardless of the existence (or lack) of Petaluma Transit (PT) fixed route service. It also includes areas outside the city limits that are within a 3/4 mile of an active PT fixed route.
Pt. Reyes Dial-A-Ride
415-892-7899
Provides passengers curb-tocurb pick-up and drop-off service between Pt. Reyes Station and Novato on the first and third Mondays of each month.
Sebastopol Volunteer Driver Program
707-829-2440
Free rides to residents 60+ for medical appointments, social services and shopping.
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530
For mileage reimbursement for volunteers giving rides to seniors in East and West Marin.
Sunshine Bus
707-585-6780
For Rohnert Park, Cotati and Penngrove residents. The Sunshine Bus provides rides to shopping, doctor appointments, etc. $7.00 roundtrip. On Tuesdays, the bus goes to Santa Rosa for medical, DMV or Social Security only. $12.00 roundtrip.
Vintage House: LIMO
264 First St. East Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-0311
Free rides to Seniors to nonmedical appointments in Sonoma Valley. Please give at least 5 working days notice. Call Denise.
West Marin Stagecoach marintransit.org
415-526-3239
West Marin Stagecoach provides daily service to destinations in west Marin, including county and state parks and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. See website for more information.
Whistlestop
whistlestop.org/transportation 415-454-1098
Whistlestop provides a variety of programs and services to expand mobility in Marin and beyond. Call or visit website for a complete listing of services.
VETERANS SERVICES
Marin County Veterans Service Office
10 N. San Pedro Rd., Rm. 1010 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-499-6193
North Bay Veterans Center 444 10th St., #102 Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-578-8387
Rohnert Park Veterans Center
6010 Commerce Blvd., #145
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-586-3295
San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94121 415-221-4810
Santa Rosa VA Outpatient Clinic
707-569-2401
Sonoma County Veterans Office
3725 Westwind Blvd., Ste. 101 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-565-5960
851 Irwin St., Ste. 212 San Rafael, CA 94901 bvim.org 415-459-5066
See website for listing of all meetings throughout Marin County.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
900 N. St. Sacramento, CA 95814 800-952-5666
California Department of Rehabilitation
50 D St., Rm. 425 Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-576-2233
Blind Field Services. Assists individuals in obtaining jobs.
Earle Baum Center for the Blind
4539 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 earlebaum.org
707-523-3222
(See also Support Groups for a complete list of groups for people who are visually impaired)
Guide Dogs for the Blind 350 Los Ranchitos Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 800-295-4050
There are many challenges that friend or family caregivers face every day, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an especially complex situation. There is support—caregivers do not have to go on this journey alone!
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center offers free and low-cost support throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Solano, Napa and Sonoma Counties, serving unpaid friend or family caregivers regardless of income.
ATTENTION DOWNSIZING BABY BOOMERS
Sell Your House, Protect All Your Equity, and Pay NO Capital Gains Taxes with this Simple Strategy Using Tools Congress Gave Us
By By David S. Roberson, ESQ
Many of my parent’s friends who have fortunately accumulated significant equity in their homes over the last several decades are faced with a dilemma of downsizing into a smaller home because they can no longer conveniently or adequately take care of their properties. Importantly, many of them desire a simpler-smaller property, usually all single- level, accessible and easy to maintain. The problem exists because if they sell their home with substantial equity they face significant capital gains exposure even with the IRC Section 121 exclusion in place.
For example, a married couple may exclude from capital gains tax $500,000 (Sec. 121) if they have resided in their primary residence two (2) out of the last five (5) years. So, if a couple has accumulated $2,000,000 in equity in their home (after improvements and original purchase price) they would still have a $1,500,000 capital gain. In California, with all of the taxes included, the capital gains rate is approximately 38% (highest in U.S.). Thus, this couple would have to pay approximately $570,000 in capital gains taxes in the next tax year after their sale. So how do we get around this challenge?
Congress Is On Your Side Sometimes – Believe It or Not
With the Congressional enactment of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, and Department of the Treasury Revenue Procedure 2008-16 the government has made it easier for homeowners to keep more of their equity – and even not pay any capital gains taxes, ever – if they don’t want to.
Internal Revenue Code Section 121 (The “121 Exclusion”)
This code section says that if a property is your primary residence and you (or you and your spouse) have lived in it for two (2) out of the last five (5) years you can sell the property and exclude from taxes $250,000 if you are single, or $500,000 if you are married and file a joint tax return. This code does not apply to second homes, vacation homes, rental homes, or investment properties. Another wrinkle is that you can only exclude capital gains and not recaptured depreciation (but that is another article).
Wait for more tips in the next issue.
ABOUT DAVID ROBERSON, ESQ.
David is a licensed real estate attorney, a licensed real estate broker, and has been involved in the real estate business since he graduated from college in 1986. David has personally been involved in hundreds of real estate transactions, has personally inspected over 2,500 residential properties, and is an expert in 12 separate building code categories. He has managed a portfolio of real properties in California and Arizona since 1998. droberson.esq@gmail.com www.facebook.com/siliconvalleypropertymanagementgroup/ www.twitter.com/SVPropMgmtGroup
12667 Alcosta Blvd., Ste. 500 San Ramon, CA 94583 donornetworkwest.org 888-570-9400
UC San Francisco Willed Body Program Department of Anatomy School of Medicine, AC-14 San Francisco, CA 94143-0902 willedbodyprogram.ucsf.edu 415-476-1981
CAFÉ VENUES - MATTERS OF LIVING & DYING
Speaking of Death awakeningtolifeanddeath.com/cafes speakingofdeath@icloud.com
Facilitated by Tess Lorraine. See website for complete listing of locations / days / times throughout Sonoma County.
CEMETERIES, CREMATION & FUNERAL HOMES
Conneely Family Cremation & Funeral Services
9074 Brooks Rd. South Windsor, CA 95492 cfcfs.com 707-838-8883 duffy@cfcfs.com
Daniels Chapel of the Roses 1225 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 danielschapeloftheroses.com 707-525-3730 mail@danielschapeloftheroses.com
Eggen & Lance Chapel
1540 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 srmel.com
707-545-3747
Fred Young Funeral Home
• Cloverdale location: 428 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale, CA 95425
707-894-2540
• Healdsburg location: 718 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. F Healdsburg, CA 95446 707-473-8431 fredyoungfuneralhome.com
Santa Rosa Mortuary
1900 Franklin Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 srmel.com 707-545-3737
Valley Memorial Park
650 Bugeia La. Novato, CA 94945 valleymemorialpark.com 415-897-9609
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Compassionate Friends of Marin
2000 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903 tcfmarin.org
415-457-3123 tcfmarin@gmail.com
Grief and bereavement support for families after the death of a child. Group meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month from 7:30 - 9:00pm at the Lucas Valley Community Church conference room.
Hospice of Petaluma
416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 95952 707-778-6242
Memorial Hospice
439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-568-1094
North County Hospice
205 East St. Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-431-1135
St. Joseph Health Hospice Services
sonomacountyhospice.org
HOSPICE SERVICES
Hospice of Petaluma
416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 94952 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-778-6242
Memorial Hospice 439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-568-1094
North County Hospice 205 East St. Healdsburg, CA 95448 sonomacountyhospice.org 707-431-1135
TRUSTEE / EXECUTOR
Johnston Thomas Attorneys at Law: Roy Johnston 1400 N. Dutton Ave., Ste. 21 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 johnstonthomas.com 707-545-6542 info@johnstonthomas.com
Marin County Public Administrator
Marin County Civic Center 3501 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 251 San Rafael, CA 94903 marincounty.org/pa 415-473-6151 publicadministrator@marincounty.org
Seniors At Home, A Division of JFCS
• San Rafael location: 600 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 415-449-3777
• Santa Rosa location: 2200 Range Ave. Ste. 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-571-1530
Consumer Protection Price Survey on Death Arrangements -
Sanoma-Marin County
In updating this survey for 2025, Born to Age only compared the prices for either a direct cremation or immediate/ direct burial. Each of the mortuaries have extensive price lists of all their package deals, and must disclose the charges for everything involved in planning a funeral. Anyone can request a price list at anytime. Local mortuaries charge a range of prices for the similar services.
Compare prices. Prices may include additional services. Prices can change and cannot be guaranteed from this chart.
What Direct Cremation usually includes:
1. An alternative container (usually a cardboard container)
2. Removal of the body within the mortuary service area and transportation to the crematorium. (usually within 7.35 miles).
3. A 3 day storage fee.
4. Obtaining required permits.
5. Cost of using a crematory.
What Direct Burial usually includes:
1. Obtaining necessary permits.
2. Removal of the body within the mortuary’s local service area (usually within 7 35 miles from a facility) and transportation to a local cemetery.
3. A 3 day storage fee
It’s important to note that some mortuaries in Solano County don’t include the cost of the lowest priced casket/alternative container in their direct burial packages. That can be a separate charge, ranging from $405 to $1,350 (see chart). You can also purchase caskets from other retailers.
