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Aug/Sep/Oct2017

Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Bennett Valley Senior Center • 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 • 707-545-8608

Inside this Issue!

Mark your Calendar

Lots of planned activities........ 2

Community Center News

Message from our Coordinators........................ 2

Activity Spotlight

SRJC Older Adults Program... 2 Chair Volleyball ................... 2

Senior Interest

Year of the Senior ............... 3

Senior Services

Ride SMART......................... 3

What’s Upcoming?

Events & programs.............. 4

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Four Good Reasons to Celebrate LIFE at Your Senior Center Have you checked out your local senior center lately? September is National Senior Center Month, a great time to plan a visit. Whether you are 50 or 90, there are many ways to celebrate LIFE (Learning, Independence, Friends, and Energy) at senior centers.

Here are 4 good reasons to plan a visit: 1. Learning: Expand your knowledge It’s never too late to learn a new skill, and senior centers offer a wide range of stimulating educational activities to keep your mind sharp.

Whether you’re taking an art class, participating in a literary club, learning to dance, or attending a computer training, there’s no lack of opportunities to stay engaged and pursue your passions.

3. Friends: Enjoy life Did you know that senior center participants have higher levels of social interaction and life satisfaction than their peers? Having great friends is one of life’s most wonderful rewards, and senior centers can be a perfect place to meet new people in your neighborhood. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve 1 million older adults aged 50+ every day.

4. Energy: Discover health and vitality Keeping your mind and body active not only improves the way you feel—it also prevents many health problems that come with age. Senior centers have expanded their health and fitness offerings in recent years, holding traditional group fitness classes like Aerobics, Zumba, Yoga, and Tai Chi, as well as evidencebased health programs that have been scientifically proven to make people healthier.

2. Independence: Live on your terms By joining a senior center, you’ll be connected to programs and people that can give you the tools to choose your own course in life. You’ll find programs focused on remaining healthy, economically secure, and aging positively, as well as giving back to the community. You’ll meet resilient older adults who have “been there, done that” as they share life skills. Senior centers also offer a way to conveniently access multiple public services in one location.

Now is the time to celebrate LIFE by taking full advantage of everything senior centers have to offer!

Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing

Message from Our Coordinators: Al Pritchard, Bennett Valley & Joanna Moore, Person Senior Wing In response to our membership drive, we want to thank new and returning members. We appreciate your support and look forward to your participation. Your Centers offer an opportunity to keep active in mind, body and spirit, meet other people, make new friends and just have fun! During the month of August, we will have a satisfaction/interest survey available at the front desks. Pick one up and give us your feedback. We encourage you to get involved and look forward to hearing what interests, input and ideas you have!

AUGUST Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 16 Aug 18 Aug 25

Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Summer BBQ, BVSC Hawaiian Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley

SEPTEMBER Sep 1 Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Sep 4 Labor Day - Centers Closed Sep 8 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Sep 11, 13 & 15 Immunization Clinic, BVSC Sep 15 Flu Clinic, PSW Sep 15 Oktoberfest BBQ, PSW Courtyard Sep 15 Oktoberfest Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Sep 22 Dance, Carl Green, Finley Sep 23 Big Bucks Bingo, BVSC Sep 27 Wednesday Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley

Srjc Older Adults Program at Bennett Valley Center! $3 Drop-in Fee ($2.50 with membership) Critical Thinking and the News Mon, 8/21-12/18, 12:30-1:45pm Instructor: Jill Newman

OCTOBER Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27

Nutrition and Brain Health Wed, 8/23-12/20, 10:30am-12pm Instructor: Siota Belle

Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Halloween Dance, Carl Green, Finley

Beginning Genealogy Thur, 8/24-12/21, 9:30-11:00am Instructor: Denise Beeson

Activity Spotlight

Mindfulness Healthy Living Tue, 8/29-12/19, 1:30-3pm Instructor: Bette Smith

Chair Volleyball Chair Volleyball is played seated in chairs (or wheelchair) on each side of the net. The game is similar to volleyball, but utilizes a beach ball.

Participation improves cardiovascular fitness, increases joint flexibility, enhances or maintains muscle tone and endurance, reduces stress AND it’s a lot of FUN! Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm $5 Drop-in Fee ($4.50 with membership) Instructor: Jae Newman

How to register: • You may sign up by attending the first day of class.

The instructor will give you an application & assist with registration, or sign up online at older-adults. santarosa.edu, schedule of classes.

• No age limit for Older Adults Program courses, though they are tailored for seniors.

• Students may register at any time during the semester.

• No fee for Older Adults Program course. Senior Center Drop-in Fee collected upon arrival.

• You may contact the Older Adults Program at (707) 527-4533 for more information.

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Santa Rosa Junior College offers non-credit courses for seniors as part of its goal to provide lifelong learning.

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Let’s Celebrate Y-O-T-S! Year of the Senior

by Diane Spain, AAA Advisory Council

Attitudes towards aging often blind us to the fact that millions of seniors are active, experienced, capable and talented. They want to continue to remain engaged, productive and active. Sonoma County is a leader in making healthy aging a priority. In January 2017, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a plan that established 2017 as the Year of the Senior (YOTS). Developed as a collaborative effort by the Economic Development Board and the Human Services Department, it is a celebration of the economic and social contributions of residents age 60+. The plan includes working with the Age-Friendly Sonoma County initiative and increasing community understanding and support for the challenges that seniors face. It also explores the economic potential of a growing senior population and provides support for businesses, government and community organizations to expand opportunities for seniors.

Age-Friendly Sonoma County is recruiting volunteer “Age-Friendly Ambassadors” to help assess, plan and implement what can be done to make cities and communities throughout Sonoma County more livable for older adults. In 2016, Sonoma County was accepted into the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (the Global Network). Renee Tolliver with the Council on Aging serves as Sonoma County’s Age-Friendly Communities Coordinator. Renee facilitates a countywide volunteer steering committee and provides guidance to cities that want to join the Global Network and form their own task forces. Supported by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and overseen by Aging Together Sonoma County, Age-Friendly Sonoma County is a five-year effort.

For info: Renee Tolliver at 707-525-0143 x124 or rtolliver@councilonaging.com or visit www.agefriendlysonomacounty.org

Be Ready to Ride SMART! Get 50% discount on fares with Senior Clipper card Sonoma and Marin residents are eagerly anticipating the launch of the new Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train service. The first phase of the new passenger rail service, from San Rafael to Santa Rosa, is expected to start operations this summer. SMART riders will be able to use Clipper®, the Bay Area’s reloadable transit card, to pay their fares.

SMART is encouraging everyone who wants to ride to be ready for the train by getting a Clipper card and adding value.

Apply for a free Senior Clipper card by mail, email or fax by downloading an application at clippercard.com/discounts. This site also identifies locations where you can apply for a card in person and a list of documentation you can provide to demonstrate your eligibility, such as a passport, state ID or driver’s license. If you apply in person at a transit agency, you can add value at the same time. Otherwise, you can add value at clippercard.com, by calling 877.878.8883 or at participating retailers (visit the website for a list at clippercard.com) 3

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What’s Upcoming?

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SUMMER BBQ

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IMMUNIZATION CLINIC

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FLU SHOT CLINIC

Aug 16, 11:30am-1pm Bennett Valley Senior Center FREE members; $5 non-members Pay at event.

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September 11, 13 and 15, 9am-2pm Bennett Valley Senior Center Provider: Wal-Mart FREE with ID and pharmacy benefit card September 15, 12–2pm Person Senior Wing Provider: Sutter Care Medicare Part B – FREE with card

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OKTOBERFEST BBQ

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BIG BUCKS BINGO

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(707) 543-3737/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm For accessible information call (707)543-3292

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September 15, 11:30am-1pm Person Senior Wing Courtyard $5 members; $10 non-members Pre-registration is required September 23, 10am-2pm Bennett Valley Senior Center Pre-registration is required

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