Vivalon Connections Express August 2021

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Keep this schedule as your monthly reference guide to classes, workshops & activities

AUGUST

VIVALONWEEKLYCLASSES AND ACTIVITIES (FREE) Your Bi-Monthly Schedule of Classes and Special Programs at Vivalon. Keep your eyes out for our full length edition Vivalon Connections on the alternating months!

● Vivalon Classes & Activities ● Partner Classes & Activities

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9:30AM – 11:30AM 1:00PM – 2:00PM 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Mahjongg ● (Vivalon) Stretching with Pam ● (Age-Friendly Center) Senior Zumba Gold ● (YMCA)

10:00AM – 11:00AM BINGO ● (Vivalon) 10:30AM – 1:00PM Manicures with Christy (By appointment only) ● (Vivalon) 11:00AM – 11:45AM Storytelling: Magic & Mystery of the Galapagos Islands (August 31) ● (Vivalon) 11:00AM – 12:00PM Whistlesizers ● (Vivalon) 11:00AM – 12:00PM Chair Yoga with Rayner ● (Age-Friendly Center) 1:00PM – 4:00PM Mahjongg with Assistance ● (Vivalon & Age-Friendly) 1:30PM –2:30PM Vivalon Healthy Aging Center Update (Aug 24) ● (Vivalon) 9:00AM – 10:00AM Yoga with Weights with Jane ● (Age-Friendly Center) 10:00AM – 10:45AM Zumba ● (Vivalon) 10:30AM – 12:30PM Watercolors with Debra ● (Age-Friendly Center) 11:00AM – 12:00PM Ukulele – Beginner ● (Vivalon) 12:30PM – 1:30PM Ukulele – Intermediate ● (Vivalon) 1:00PM – 2:00PM Chair Exercises with Pam ● (Age-Friendly Center)

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9:30AM – 10:15AM Senior Strength ● (YMCA) Zoom 10:00AM – 12:00PM Vitality@Vivalon ● (Vivalon) In Person 10:30AM – 12:30PM Acrylics ● (Age-Friendly Center) Zoom/Phone 11:00AM – 12:00PM Whistlesizers ● (Vivalon) Zoom/Phone 11:30AM – 12:00PM Hula ● (Vivalon) Zoom/Phone 12:00PM – 2:00PM Massage by Rabel ● (Vivalon) In Person 1:00PM – 1:50PM Chair Yoga with Weights with Jane ● (Vivalon & Age-Friendly) Zoom/Phone/In Person 9:30AM – 10:15AM 10:00AM – 10:45AM 1:00PM – 2:00PM 2:00PM – 4:00PM 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Senior Strength ● (YMCA) Zoom Zumba ● (Vivalon) Zoom/Phone Senior Tai Chi ● (Cantonese) (YMCA) Zoom Ping Pong ● (Vivalon) In Person Yoga ● (Vivalon) Zoom/Phone

In-person classes held at Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Center | 930 Tamalpais Ave | San Rafael | 94901 For more information please visit vivalon.org/classes or call Vivalon Guest Services at 415-456-9062


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Please visit Vivalon.org/classes or call Vivalon Guest Services at C L A S S E S 415-456-9062 for information on & ACTIVITIES how to register for Classes & Activities. Vivalon

WE’RE BACK WITH IN-PERSON CLASSES! Until further notice, all guests attending in person must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination on first entry. The following classes are currently offered in person (Free)

Mahjongg with Gillian Mondays | 9:30am – 11:30am A popular tile-based game requiring attention control, alertness and information processing.

Bingo Tuesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am

Stay home. Let us bring quality medical care to you. Call us today. (415) 927.2273 | www.bythebayhealth.org

Registration is required. Gifts sent to winners.

IT’S BACK! Manicures with Christy

Tuesdays | 10:30am – 1:00pm Our beloved Christy has returned to provide manicures for free. By appointment only.

NEW! Mahjongg with Assistance with Leslie

Tuesdays | 1:00pm – 4:00pm Leslie Friedman, Mahj Maven, will assist you!

Zumba Wednesdays | 10:00am – 10:45am Join Jimna for a rhythmic and fun workout!

Ukulele, Beginner Wednesdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm Ukulele, Intermediate Wednesdays | 12:30pm – 1:30pm NEW! Vitality@Vivalon

Thursdays | 10:00am – 12:00pm Vivalon’s Eight-Week Healthy Aging Program.

NEW! Chair Yoga with Weights

VIVALON CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2021

Thursdays | 1:00pm – 2:00pm Yoga while seated with the benefits of weight training.

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Ping Pong Fridays | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Instruction provided, all levels are welcome. Funding for these programs, at least in part, is made available by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. 6'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Vivalon Healthy Aging Center Update

Tuesday, August 24 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm Join us to hear about what’s happening at the Healthy Aging Center now that we’re open again!


Storytelling: Magic & Mystery of the Galapagos Islands

A Time for Renewal A Time for Renewal Come Join Us Come Join Us

Tuesday, August 31 | 11:00am – 11:45am Vivalon’s new Program Coordinator, Naomi Valenzuela, will share her magical experience diving the Galapagos Islands through her up close and personal encounters and slideshow.

For a complete list of partner classes or more information on how to register for Vivalon PARTNER the following Partner Classes & Activities, CLASSES & please visit Vivalon.org/classes or call ACTIVITES Vivalon Guest Services at 415-456-9062. Age Friendly Intergenerational Center

Provides free virtual classes, including chair yoga, watercolor, stretching and more. Take a look at what’s available and sign up for these FREE classes and events: agefriendlycenter.org/classes Vivalon and Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center have partnered to bring you new activities in person at Vivalon this summer. We hope to see you there.

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The YMCA of San Francisco has a great selection of Virtual Classes for older adults. Please visit their website for more information: ymcasf.org/virtual-senior-offerings

Assisted Living at its Best!

Caring Connections

Vivalon is proud to partner with LITA (Love the Answer) to offer Caring Connections, SOCIAL Is matching volunteers with homebound older PROGRAMS adults for weekly social visits. Contact Erika Vaughn at 415-456-9062 x176. Vivalon

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AUGUST 2021 VIVALON CONNECTIONS

Social Call in Marin County is a partnership between Covia and Vivalon that matches volunteers with older adults for weekly phone or video visits. Contact Vivalon Guest Services at 415-456-9062.

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EXPRESS Vivalon 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901-3325

LOOKING FOR LUNCH? We have the tastiest deal in town!

Join us for lunch at Vivalon’s Jackson Café for fresh, delicious food prepared by our award-winning chef, Stacy Scott.

Entrée specials starting at only $6.

BRING SOMEONE NEW TO VIVALON

AND BOTH YOUR MEALS ARE FREE! Dine-in Only | Expires 8/31/2021

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Monday-Friday 11:30am–2:00pm 930 TAMALPAIS AVE, SAN RAFAEL

At this time, all guests dining in person must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination on first entry.

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