History In Our Midst
Recreation & Parks
A closer look at the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery The Rural Cemetery is a Santa Rosa treasure. Located on Franklin Blvd, the Rural Cemetery is maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers who not only care for the grounds but also bring history to life through storytelling and character acting.
and checked into his favorite room at the Western Hotel, as he had done so many times in the past. Unfortunately, this time would be his last. At 5:12 in the morning, the west wall fell during the 1906 Earthquake, crushing him in his bed. Local folklore suggests his ghost is periodically You can learn more about Santa spotted at the Flying Goat Café Rosa’s fascinating history during that now occupies that portion of docent-led tours or an evening of the Western Hotel. “living history” on a Lamplight Tour. You’ll find many interesting Mr. Wood is just one of over stories; such as the tale of Joseph 5,400 residents at the Rural Wood, a hops buyer from New Cemetery, whose stories weave York, who stepped off the evethe fabric of Santa Rosa’s past. ning train at Santa Rosa’s Depot Join in on a tour, offered June 22
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and August 10. Or register for a Lamplight Tour, September 2021. Call (707) 543-3282 for more information and to register. You won’t be disappointed.
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Inside this Issue! Mark your Calendar
Lots of planned activities...... 2
Summer with the Grandkids
Unique ideas to keep you both busy ...................... 2
Instructor Spotlight
Meet Donna Burch............... 4 Rural Cemetery
Drop-In Activity Schedule... 4 Health & Fitness Corner
Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities
Did You Know? Safe Medicine Disposal: Safer for you, your family and the environment Over 240 pounds of un-used medicine have been collected at the Bennett Valley Senior Center since 2012! Sonoma County residents are being asked to dump the habit of pouring unused medications down the drain. Whether it is prescription or non-prescription medications, it is not recommended that you flush them down the toilet or pour them down the drain.
take back their unwanted medications FREE of charge. By doing this, residents reduce the risks of accidental poisoning, the intentional abuse of medications, and the amount of medicine disposed of in landfills and the water supply. To date, the Safe Medicine Disposal Program has collected more than 36,000 pounds of unwanted medications.
The City of Santa Rosa wants to reduce the amount of pharmaceuticals in the wastewater that is processed through the treatment plant, and therefore offers 13 locations in Santa Rosa where residents can
For a list of participating takeback locations, please visit www.safemedicinedisposal.org or call the Environmental Compliance Section at (707) 543-3369. 5
July/August 2013
• Senior Wing Book Club (NEW!) 3rd Monday of the month, 1:30-3:00pm, Person Senior Wing Join our friendly book club and discuss what you are reading with new friends. Please call for title of the book the club is currently reading (707)543-3745. Cost is $2.00. • Thursday Morning Motivations
• Legalizing Your Paperwork Thursday, 8/8, 10:30-11:30am Bennett Valley Senior Ctr #64346 Monica Moura, mobile public notary, returns to discuss how to make sure your final wishes have been legalized in your paperwork, will and healthcare directive. Pre-Registration Required (707) 545-8608.
Learn about the BEMER healing device Thursday, 7/11, 10:30-11:30am Bennett Valley Senior Ctr #64345 BEMER is a FDA registered medical device which improves circulation in the smallest blood vessels or capillaries. Learn to Ride the Bus Thursday, 7/18 or 8/12, 9:30-11:15am FREE Bennett Valley Senior Center Learn how to use the efficient public transpor- tation system and get where you want to go. Pre-Registration Required (707) 545-8608
Safe Medicine Disposal
• AARP Drivers Safety Refresher Courses Saturday 7/20, 9am-1:30pm BVSC #64442 or Tuesday 8/8, 9:30am-2pm CHOPS #66128 Brush-up on your defensive driving techniques in a refresher course. $17/$15 AARP Members For accessible information call (707)543-3292/TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm
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• Art Classes Varying Schedule and rates, Person Senior Wing We offer a variety of art classes to help you express the artist within! All art classes are led by renowned local artists and held in the beautiful new senior building. All levels are welcome from accomplished artists wishing to refine their techniques to complete beginners. All art classes require pre-registration and are offered in sessions that follow the calendar month. Material lists will be provided upon registration. Fees vary, call for details. Try one of these classes this summer: • Watercolor with Berenice- Wed or Thur 1:30-4:30pm • Pastels with Christian Quintin-Tues 11am-1pm • Watercolor with Barbara- Fri 9:15am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm • Fundamentals of Drawing with Christian Quintin Thur 11am-1pm
Are you sitting too much?.... 4
History in Our Midst
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery..... 5
Did you know?
Safe Medicine Disposal......... 5
Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities
Workshops, book club and more! ............................ 6
Senior Picnic at Howarth Park
Beat the Heat this Summer with Rec & Parks! It’s getting hot outside. The kind of “hot” weather that makes you want to lay down in front of an air conditioner all day. But that’s no fun, because then you’d be missing out on all of the exciting opportunities that the warm weather also brings! To help you make the most of your summer days while keeping cool, we’ve put together a list of surefire ways to do just that! Check out one or all of these heat-beating activities...
Neighborhood Flea Market Sat 8/31 8am-1pm, FREE, BV Senior Center Take advantage of the cooler morning hours and visit this eclectic flea market to find that one-of- a-kind item that just isn’t sold in stores anymore. (Vendor space is still available for $20; call for details 707-545-8608).
Live at Juilliard Sundays July 7- August 11, 5-7pm, FREE, Juilliard Park Enjoy the extra hours of daylight at this evening outdoor concert series. Hear the musical styling of Purple Haze, The Blues Burners, The Sorentinos, Frobeck, Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers, and Beatles Flashback.
Summer BBQ on the Patio Thurs 8/23 11:30am-1:30pm, $2 member/$5 non-member, BV Senior Center Come and enjoy a great hot dog lunch with all the fixings on our shaded tree-lined patio.
Water Fitness Classes Finley Aquatic Center, Call Senior Picnic at Howarth Park (707) 543-3745 for times and fees Wed 7/10, 11am-3pm, $5 member/ Refresh in the pool while getting your exercise! This 60-minute work $10 non-member, #58968 out uses the resistance of water to Relax in the shade with friends and provide strength training and aerobic enjoy a lunch of beef, turkey or veggie burgers, beverages, salads and conditioning for people of all fitness levels. Improve your strength, endessert. Plus, listen to the sounds of durance, flexibility, and well-being. Ray Walker and his Dixieland Class is conducted in shallow water, Band. Buy your ticket in advance non-swimmers are welcome. (no tickets are sold at the park).
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Sho-Ka-Wah Casino Trip 7/26 & 8/30 9:30am-4pm, $5, Meet at BV Senior Center Take a bus to the air-conditioned casino for some gaming fun. You will receive a $10 credit or player card. YOU MUST BRING PHOTO ID.