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Reducing the Stress of Moving on Seniors
Moving has been said to be one of the 3 highest stress factors in our lives. When an older person, who may been living in their home for 30 years or more, has to move to a smaller residence by choice or is forced to move because they can no longer care for themselves, this can be one
of the most trying times of life. America’s aging population has created a demand for Senior Moving Managers. They go beyond the basics of packing and unpacking to help seniors and their families have a stress-free move.
• Organizing, sorting and downsizing
• Disposing of unwanted items through an estate or moving sale or donations to charities and gifting to friends and family
• Finding and supervising movers
• Professional packing and unpacking
• Setting up the new residence
• Providing the care and compassion so important during this time
They can provide a full menu of services and provide a customized plan which can include:
They work closely with family members who may live in another state and cannot physically be present for the move. This can give adult children of seniors peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are being cared for.
The Senior Move Manager makes sure the whole process goes smoothly so the client can focus on having a smooth and easy transition to their new home.
Marjorie Sands and Teresa Nelson have recently started Transitions with Ease, Rightsizing and Organizing. We are located in Petaluma but work in all cities in Sonoma County and can be reached at sandsmarjorie@gmail.com, teresanelson8@gmail.com, 707-889-2300
Senior Social Clubs
Council on Aging has helped hundreds of seniors re-connect with others. Senior Social Clubs day program sites are now at four convenient sites in Sonoma County, and all sites currently have openings!
SR Senior Social Club at First United Methodist Church, 2150 Giffen, SR Mon, Wed, and Frid from 9:30 a - 2p. Laurel Anderson at 707- 525-0143 ext. 103
Sonoma Senior Social Club at Vintage House, 264 First St. E., Sonoma Tues & Thurs from 9:30a to 2p. Contact Laurel Anderson at 707-935-0550 or at 707-525-0143 ext. 103.
Healdsburg Senior Social Club at St. Paul’s Church, 209 Matheson St., Healdsburg Mon, Tues, and Wed from 9:30 - 2p. Roxanne Lemereis at 707- 433-6161.
Sebastopol Senior Social Club at Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 No. High St, Sebastopol Mon, Wed and Fri from 9:30 -2p. Contact Laurel Anderson at 707-829-2440, or by email atlanderson@councilonaging.com.
By Date
Jul 1 - Jul 2 ~ Volunteers needed for Point Arena Annual Independence Celebra- tion - Receive free admission and a spe- cial t-shirt. Please contact Barbara Bur- key at 882-2683 for more information.
Jul 4 ~ North Salmon Beach Clean-Ups by Sonoma Coast Surfrider - Every piece removed is saving coastal and ocean wildlife Bring a bucket, work gloves, and dress appropriately 11- 2p, North Salmon Creek Beach, 3095 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, Cea Higgins, sonoma- coast.surfrider.org/, cea@sonomacoast. surfrider.org
Jul 8 ~ Bingo Event Seeking Face to Face Volunteers - MaryB@FFTfoodbank.org
Jul 9 ~ Grange Work Party - 1- 4p, Sebas- topol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. Hwy 12, Sebastopol, sebastopolgrange. org/
Jul 12 ~ Upcoming Foster Parent
Information Meeting - Sonoma County Human Services Meetings at 6pm Registration required -Human Services Family, Youth and Children’s Services, 1202 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, 707-565-4274, sonomafostercare. org/sfc/html/foster_parent_info.htm
Jul 29 ~ Fort Ross Festival - A shift of 2 hours gets you free admission, a shift of 4 hours or more gets you free admission and lunch. 707-847-3437, Melissa McCar- thy, melissam@fortross.org
Aug 27 ~ Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Fest. 4 hour shifts - Sara 869-9177
Ongoing
Now - Jul 22 ~ Gourmet Walk in the Woods Volunteers Needed - 707-869- 9177, Sara Angulo, signupgenius.com/ go/20f054ba9ae2ba4fb6-gourmet, sar- ah@stewardscr.org
Now - Jul 30 ~ Pegasus Theater set and
lighting designers needed. pegasusthe- ater.com/html/volunteer.php for the volunteer form. 583-2343
Now - Jul 31 ~ United Way - Days of Car- ing Contact Kelly at kelly.musca@unit- edwaywinecountry.org or 707-528-4485 xt. 115, 707-528-4485, Kelly Musa, unit- edwaywinecountry.org/
Now - Jul 31 ~ Redwood Empire Food Bank - An hour or 2 of your time is all it takes. Redwood Empire Food Bank, 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa, 707- 523-7903, refb.org
Now - Jul 31 ~ Summer Lunch Program
Help serve meals! Redwood Empire Food Bank, 3990 Brickway Blvd. SR, 707- 5 2 3 - 7 9 0 3 , r e f b . o r g /s u m m e r - l u n c h - 2 0 1 7/ Petaluma, 707-762-5600, Tanya Paredes, petalumaartscenter.org/volunteers/, tparedes@petalumaartscenter.org
Now - Aug 31 ~ Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods - Office Aide HelpStew- ards of the Coast and Redwoods, 1700 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707- 869-9177, Sarah Angulo, stewardscr.org/ cms/pages/index.html, sarah@steward- scr.org
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