Aug-Sep 2020 Zest Newsletter

Aug/Sep2020

Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Recreation Center • 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 • 707-543-3282 Ext 1

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Community Center News We’re Staying Connected ....... 2 Senior Nutrition Program ...... 2

Senior Interest Safe in Santa Rosa ................... 3

Senior Resources Contact Information ............... 3

Just For Fun Word Search............................ 4

COVID-19 Emergency

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, many City services have been scaled back. This includes the temporary closure of both Senior Centers for daily activities. We’re waiting for allowances from the County Health Officer before senior programming returns. While we do not know when this may be, we are working to ensure that we can re-open our senior centers in the safest manner possible, as soon as permissible. Due to these unprecedented circumstances, all active Senior Memberships will be extended to make up for the lost use period.

While the Senior Centers are closed, how about visiting our parks and pools for some outdoor summer enjoyment? You might even wear the performance socks we’re sending – though probably not while in the pool! Please enjoy this gift as our way of saying, “WE MISS YOU!”

What is Open

What Remains Closed

• Basketball courts • Bocce ball courts • Dog parks • Tennis and pickleball courts • Non-motorized boating • Swimming pools (limited access) • Sports fields (limited access)

• Playgrounds • Sports fields (closed to general public use) • Swimming pools (closed to general public use) • Picnic areas • Skate parks • Barbecue areas • Drinking fountains • Volleyball • Handball and horseshoe courts • The RC and bicycle pump tracks • Other gathering or high-touch areas

This information is current as of July 22, 2020. The public health emergency is an evolving situation and activity closure information is subject to change at any time as directed by state and local health authorities.

For the latest local COVID-19 updates visit: SRCity.org/PreventTheSpread

Community Center News Senior Nutrition Program Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks has partnered with the Council on Aging Senior Nutrition Services to provide five-day frozen meal packets to seniors ages 60+! Meal packet pick up takes place Thursdays from 10:30am to 12:00, at the Steele Lane Community Center. These meals provide one third of the recommended dietary requirements for seniors and help contribute to a healthy lifestyle!

We’re Staying Connected!

Many activity groups are staying connected online during Shelter in Place Orders.

Some Senior Center instructors are sharing instructional videos on ZOOM. Although not the same as meeting at our Centers, Trisha Brown with our Photography group says, “I’m sure everyone is eager to get back together in person, but this is a fun alternative that keeps us connected to each other.”

Community businesses have also reached out to donate to seniors through the meal program by providing word search handout, hand sanitizer, activity books, flowers and more! A special thanks to Safeway, CVS, Allstate, Kaiser and others for their contributions!

Prior to Shelter in Place, the Finley Center had three teachers leading line dancing five days a week. Starting on May 14, one of those line dance teachers – Barbara Tobin – began offering free virtual line dance classes on Zoom. Each week she hosts around 20 dancers for an hour, reviewing dances learned earlier in the year and teaching new ones.

If you are interested in picking up a meal packet, please call the Council on Aging at (707) 525-0143 (ext 013) by no later than 10:00 a.m. of the Wednesday before that week’s pickup. We feel especially grateful Council on Aging has selected Steele Lane Community Center as a meal pick up site allowing us to be a part of this vital program during this difficult time.

Ellen Russell, another of the Finley Center line dance instructors, suggested that she and Barbara could host a free line dance “Social.” This two-hour event, held on June 26, brought together almost 30 dancers via Zoom. The first hour was devoted to individual check-ins, for friends to see each other and hear how everyone is faring. The second hour was spent dancing a dozen of their favorite dances.

Also, Center staff have made several rounds of ‘Care Calls’ and email check-ins on our seniors and to provide updates on facility closure information. The calls were appreciated, and it was good to hear that most everyone is doing well.

If you are interested in learning more about online activities, please give us a call at 707-543-3737.

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Senior Resources Contact Information AARP Programs

SRJC Online Classes

We are currently not offering space for Tax Aide and Driver Safety. For assistance or questions about these two programs, call (888) 227-7669.

SRJC is offering on-line application and enrollment information to continue to enrich the lives of seniors in our community. Visit the Older Adults Program Web site at: older-adults.santarosa.edu for a current schedule of classes.

Sonoma County Senior Hotline 565-INFO (565-4636) is a new county warmline offering information and assistance to county seniors. They have bilingual social workers on duty to provide information and resources with follow up calls and support. This is an enhanced, senior-focused version of 211 and they are excited to provide it!

Legal Appointments Leo Alberigi is meeting with Seniors for FREE 20-minute consultations by Zoom, phone conference, or otherwise. Call 545-6542 for an appointment.

Senior Interest Safe in Santa Rosa Social Distancing and Face Coverings A recent surge of COVID-19 infections in Sonoma County underscores the need for each of us to remain diligent to help curb the spread of this disease. Please follow public health requirements as ordered by Governor Newsom and our Sonoma County Public Health Officer. The following steps are proven to be effective to combat this pandemic. With everyone’s collaboration and adherence to these protocols, we can help stem the surge of infection and help our community to stay open and safe.

• Stay at least 6 ft away from anyone not living in your house • Don’t engage in any gatherings with people living outside of your household • Wear a face covering in any public space • Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds • If you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor • Get tested. A list of FREE testing options is available online at: SoCoEmergency.org

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