Jun-Aug 2019 Zest Newsletter

Jun/Jul/Aug2019

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

Inside this Issue!

Mark your Calendar Lots of Activities ..................... 2

Community Center News Celebrating Success ................ 2 Activity Spotlight .................... 2 Membership Drive ................. 2

Senior Interest Guest Speaker Series .............. 3

Senior Resources Emergency Preparedness ....... 3

What’s Upcoming?

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Senior Expo 2019 Serves 400+ The halls and rooms of the Person Senior Wing were bustling April 27th as Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks presented the 20th annual Senior Expo. Over 400 people attended the popular event, perusing 55 exhibits that showcased the resources, products and services available for Santa Rosa’s senior community. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with experts from the financial and medical fields, estate planning professionals,

housing and transportation representatives, and many more locally-based professionals dedicated to serving seniors. Plus, since the Golden Years are prime time for fun and health, the Expo also featured many opportunities for senior travel, recreation, fitness, and nutrition.

Thank You Sponsors and Prize Contributors We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our sponsors of this year’s Expo:

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The Expo prize giveaway is always popular with all proceeds benefiting our Senior Membership scholarship program. We are grateful to the following for their donations: • Baskin Robbins • Bella Rosa Coffee Company • Bennett Valley Gardens • Canevari’s Deli & Catering • El Charro Mexican Restaurant • Friedman’s Home Improvement • Larsen Auto Care • Taqueria Los Altos De Jalisco • Mendocino Avenue Car Wash • O Olive Oil & Vinegar • Omelette Express • Paws Plus Nanny for Your Pets

• Prickett’s Nursery • Safeway • Santa Rosa Cinemas • Splash Express Car Wash • Taft Street Winery • The Villa Restaurant • Trader Joe’s • Trattoria Cattaneo • VIP Petcare • Wellington Cellars • Western Farm Center • Willie Bird’s Restaurant

Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

PSW = Person Senior Wing STL = Steele Lane Center

JUNE Jun 7 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28

Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley

JULY Jul 4 Jul 5 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 30

Independence Day, Centers Closed Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Carl Green, Finley Open House, STL

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Celebration Platters of corned beef and cabbage, Irish music, and 70 hungry seniors made for a glorious St. Patrick’s Day celebration this past March 15th at Person Senior Wing. Senior Center staff and volunteers from Sonoma County Builders presented the event. Many members took advantage of their membership discount to attend—luckier than a four-leaf clover they were!

AUG Aug 2 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30

Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Hawaii Day Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Dance, Steve Luther, Finley

Activity Spotlight New !

Health & Wellness Forum This weekly forum is about re-defining elder-hood. It’s your opportunity to explore and learn in a safe, accepting, and respectful circle of friends.

Together and through discussion, we’ll make knowledgeable health and self-care decisions as we age.

Instructor: Jae Newman who also teaches Pilates, Balance and Chair Volleyball Fridays, starting June 7 PSW 9:30-10:30am $2.50 members, $3 non-members

Time to Join or Renew!

Circle the month of July for the Annual Membership Drive at Santa Rosa’s two senior centers, Person Senior Wing and Steele Lane Community Center. Join or renew your membership at either center in July to receive all the benefits of membership for a full year…plus a GIFT! Open House- Senior Programs at Steele Lane Center Tuesday, July 30th 10am-Noon Free activities, snacks & entertainment! Bring a friend!

Membership benefits include: • .50 cents off all drop-in activities with use of Frequent User Pass • Free legal clinics and guest speaker series • Zest Newsletter mailed to your residence • Free coffee & tea • Discounts on select events, including Oktoberfest & St Patrick’s Day Luncheons Membership is $24 per year for individuals ($34.00 non-resident); $40 for couples ($50 non-resident)* *Ask about scholarships for low-income seniors.

Thank you to the 600+ active members who support our senior programs and recreation facilities through their membership.

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Senior Interest

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Guest Speaker Series

Join us for engaging and educational presentations on a variety of topics.

Gloria Glickman presents:

Premier World Discovery presents:

Alliance for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide

Cuba Discovery – Highlights of Havana,Vinales & the Pinar del Rio

Come hear Gloria Glickman’s gripping story about her parents experience during and following WWII, which is based upon her research from the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC and her mother, Ann Tausk’s interview with SHOAH.

Premier World Discovery (PWT) representative Kris Adams presents highlights of PWT’s travel package opportunity to Cuba in 2020.

Friday, June 28, 12-1pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members

Investment Advisory Services

Friday, July 12, 12-1pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members New York Life presents: Financial advisor Eric Gibboney offers investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

Friday, August 9, 12-1pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members

Senior Resources Are you prepared for the next emergency?

Sign up for emergency alerts.

Emergency Evacuation Grab & Go Lists

What is SoCoAlert and why is it important to me?

SoCoAlert is a free emergency notification service that provides Sonoma County first responders the ability to notify residents and businesses by telephone, mobile phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive, geographically specific emergency notifications.

Do not assume your information is in the system. Visit www.SoCoAlert.com to register. Or call (866) 939-0911 to speak to a communications specialist who will help you complete your registration.

Evacuations can happen without warning, at any time due to any number of events from wildfires to floods to earthquakes or something man-caused. It’s scary, but it can happen—and it does. We know that thinking about these things now isn’t fun or easy. But being prepared can make a big difference, especially when you only have fifteen minutes to grab your stuff and go.

A comprehensive Emergency Grab & Go List is available at www.mwgjlaw.com/grab-and-gochecklists or stop by Person Senior Wing or Steele Lane Community Center for a copy.

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What’s Upcoming?

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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE OPEN HOUSE

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MOVIES IN THE PARK

Fridays, August 17-September 21 8pm, Howarth Park, FREE More info: www.SantaRosaRec.com Thank you to our primary sponsor: Sonoma Land Trust!

LIVE AT JUILLIARD CONCERT SERIES

July 7-August 11 5-7pm, Juilliard Park, FREE More info: www.srcity.org/2169/Live-at-Juilliard

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

July 30, 10am-12pm Steele Lane Community Center, FREE More info: 707-543-3282

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