Nov/Dec 2013
2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 1 Issue: 3
Holiday Fun!
Inside this Issue! Mark your Calendar
Lots of planned activities...... 2
DIY Holiday Gifts & Decor
Crafty classes to prep you for the holidays.......................... 2
Instructor Spotlight
Meet Mariann Weed............ 4
Health & Fitness Corner
National Memory Screening Day....................................... 4
History in Our Midst
Luther Burbank Home & Garden ............................ 5
Did you know?
Person Senior Wing nearing completion! ........................ 5
Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities
Acrylic Painting, History Lecturers and more! …....... 6
Gingerbread House Decorating
Winter is the merriest time of the year! No doubt it has a lot to do with the holidays and special celebrations that align with the season and keep everyone so busy. But if for any reason you’re holiday social schedule seems a little light, we have a wealth of events coming up to bring you some extra holiday cheer. We hope you can join us at any of these occasions: Pumpkin Pie Fest Be naughty this Thanksgiving and start with dessert! Join us for some free pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving joy. Wed 11/20, 11am-1pm, at Bennett Valley Senior Center. Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair Celebrate the season and find gifts for all of your loved ones with a festive shopping experience featuring over 70 local artists. Shop for quality, handcrafted holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, edibles and more all sold by the artists! Sat 12/7, 9am-5pm AND Sun 12/8, 10am-4pm at Finley Community Center. Tickets are $2 - Children 12 and under are FREE.
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Second Annual Holiday Feast Your evening includes live music by Master Guitarist Nate Lopez, a menu designed and prepared by Chef Felipe of Vineyard Commons at Fountaingrove, a visit from Santa’s helpers and a boatload of fun because it’s brought to you by us— your fun-loving staff! Fri 12/20, 4-7pm, Person Senior Wing – Auditorium $10 member/ $14 non-members. Limited seating, call (707) 543-3745 for reservations. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest It’s a time to celebrate, create traditions and reminisce … decorating a gingerbread house is the perfect way to do just that, and we’re hoping you’ll join us in celebrating this sweet tradition. We’ll provide the house and the decorating materials; you provide the creative talent and holiday spirit. Compete for a grand prize. Work in a team of 2 or as an individual - only one team member must register. Mon 12/9, 1-3pm, Person Senior Wing - $15 per gingerbread house. Pre-registration required. # 68270.