Page 57 - Sonoma County Gazette - January 2018

Jan 4, 18, Feb 1~ Legal Aid for Seniors - 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Preregistration required. Free-$5, 1st Thur; 12:30-1:30p, 3rd Thurs; 10-11:30a, Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-545-8608, srcity.org/559/ Active-Adults
Jan 4, Feb 1 ~ Aqus ~ Singles Seniors Social - Fun activities and events to mix & mingle. Free, 5-630p, Aqus Cafe FoundryWharf,189HSt,Petaluma,707- 778-6060, info@aquscafe.com
Jan 17 ~ Legal Consultations for Seniors and Family Members - 30 min. consultations may cover advance health care directives, planning for incapacity, conservatorships, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, special needs trusts, and public benefits. Free, 10-11:30a, Parents Place of Sonoma County, 1360 N Dutton Ave Suite C, SR, 707-303-1530, jfcs.org
Jan 20 ~ Welcome to the Village - Informational meeting for adults 50+ and family members interested in the innovative Village concept. Free, 11-12p, 402 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707-776- 6055, villagenetworkofpetaluma.org/, info@villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Senior Social Clubs - Council on Aging Senior Social Clubs
Santa Rosa Senior Social Club at First United Methodist Church, 2150 Giffen, SR, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30-2p.
Jan 5,12,19,26 ~ Senior Ballroom Dancing
Jan 5; Carl Green; Jan 12; Tom Shader Trio; Jan 19; Manny Gutierrez; Jan 26; Carlton Trio; $8; 1-4p; Finley Community Complex 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa. (707) 543-3737
Jan 8 ~ Can We Live Better Longer?
The Biomedical Research of the Buck Institute; Kris Rebillot, Communications Director, 10-11:30a, info@VillageNetworkofPetaluma.org 776-6055
Vintage House, 264 First St E, Sonoma,
Jan 9-Feb 2 ~ A Matter of Balance - Senior fall prevention course throughout Sonoma County. Free, Tuesdays & Fridays, 10-12p, Adult & Aging Offices, 3725 Westwind Blvd, SR, 707-565-5936, djacoby@schsd.org, mob@schsd.org
Jan 11 ~ Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease - Information, detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. Registration requested, 800-272- 3900 to register. Free, 1-3p; Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 829-2440, 167 N High St, Sebastopol
Jan 12 ~ Senior Saunters - Leisurely walks with friendly older adults who love the outdoors. Free, 9-10:30a, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
My Care My Plan: Speak Up, Sonoma County. Free advance care planning workshop, Who Will Speak for You If You Can’t Speak for Yourself? Register online, by phone, or by email. 1:30-3:30p, Redwood Credit Union, 3033 Cleveland Ave, Community Room, SR, 565-5950, eventbrite.com, aasecretary@schsd.org
Tues, Thurs, 9:30-2p.
Jan 16 ~ Document Your Medical Wishes
St Paul’s Church, 209 Matheson St, Healdsburg, Mon, Tues, Wed, 9:30-2p.
Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30-2p. Contact Laurel Anderson at 707-525- 0143 ext. 103, or by email atlanderson@ councilonaging.com.
Ongoing
Rides To Appointments - 60 and over in West County for medical and social service appointments, Volunteer Driver Transportation Program five business days in advance. Call Dean Brittingham, Transportation Coordinator, 707-829- 2440 dean@sebastopolseniorcenter.org, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St, Sebastopol, 707-829-2440
Rides to Medical and Social Services Appointments - Free for members. Cloverdale Senior Community Center, 311 N Main St, Cloverdale, 707-894-4826, cloverdaleseniorcenter.com, Elizabeth elizabeth@cloverdaleseniorcenter.com
SEBASTOPOL AREA SENIOR CENTER ~ JANUARY
167 N High St, Sebastopol; Sign up for a 30 minute appointment by calling 707-829-2440.
Jan 2,9,16,23,30 ~ Yoda for Radiance; learn to incorporate breath with gentle movements to increase stamina and overall well-being. Bring a mat and a blanket. $10; 9:30-10:30a.
Jan 9 ~ Birthday Celebration; Pisces, February 20-March 20: Pisces are the kindest of the zodiac signs and love critters. .$3-$4 12-1p
Jan 9,11,16,18,23,25,30 ~ Balance & Strength; Join Julie Smith, PT, bi-weekly for the SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Balance & Strength class. Registration and pre-assessment is required. $5 members; $8 general; 3:30-4:30p;
Jan 11 ~ The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease - Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging - learn the facts. FREE; 1-3p; Registration is requested; please call 800-272-3900 to register.
Jan 11,25 ~ Smart Phone Help; 3-4p; Members FREE; $5 day-use fee;Sebastopol Area Senior Center
Jan 12 ~ Clipper Card Event; Seniors 65+ receive discounts on fares! Bring a form of ID (i.e. birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, etc.). to get your Clipper card. Join us on Feb. 1 for a group trip to Petaluma via the SMART Train! 10-12p;
Jan 12 ~ Clearing Clutter Support Grou - Please bring a spiral notebook and pen. $10- $12 suggested donation.
Jan 12 ~ Let’s Talk Cannabis; Marijuana can and does replace multiple OTC and prescription medications. Join Eli Meldrod, CEO & Co-Founder of Solful Dispensary, as he discusses how cannabis works within the endocannabinoid system, consumption methods, and common cannabinoids and terpenes. $5; 3:30-4:30p; Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol.
Jan 13 ~ Chili Cookoff Bonanza; First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for the best chili. Live Music. All proceeds go to the Sebastopol Area Senior Center. $10-$40; 12-3p The Barlow Event Center, 6771 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol.
Jan 13 ~ The Russian River Sisters Bingo; “Double Your Pleasure” Bingo! 6-7p Veterans Hall, Church Street & First Street, Guerneville.
Jan 18 ~ Brunch & Shopping in Duncans Mills; We’re headed to West County for brunch at Cape Fear Cafe, followed by shopping at the plethora of local shops in Duncans Mills. $15; 9:30a;Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol.
Jan 19 ~ Death Cafe; Death is ultimately our final frontier and lasting legacy. Join us for tea and snacks as we talk about many perspectives on death, share, and honor our stories, all in a respectful environment. Potluck style. Third Fridays of the month. $5; 3:30-5p; Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol.
Council on Aging ~ Senior Dining Sites
Cloverdale, Mon-Fri, 12p; Cloverdale Multipurpose Senior Center, 311 North Main St, Cloverdale, 707-525-0143
Healdsburg, Mon-Fri, 12p, Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St, 707-525-0143 M,T,W 12p; St. Paul’s Church, 209 Matheson St, 707-525-0143
Rohnert Park, Mon-Fri, 12p; Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Dr, Ste A, 707-525-0143
Santa Rosa, Mon-Fri, 12p, Bethlehem Tower, 801 Tupper, SR, 707-525-0143; M,W 12p, First United Methodist Church, 2150 Giffen Ave, SR, 707-525- 0143; Mon-Fri, 12p, Silvercrest Senior Housing, 1050 Third St, SR, 707-525- 0143
Sebastopol, Mon-Fri 11-1p, Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebasto- pol, 707-525-0143. $4-$7
West County Community Services. Every Wed & Fri. 60 and over. Reservation 24 hours in advance. $4, 12-2p, Russian River Community Center, 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-0618, russianriver.com
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