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Jun 17- Aug 5“LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline” gives LGBT seniors an historical perspective of Sonoma County’s LGBT community and provides an opportunity to share memories and experiences. Will focus on the 1990s. Instructor Tina Dungan MA, has taught in in the Older Adults Program for over twenty years. The online class will meet on Wednesdays 1:30-3p. info: dungan@santarosa.edu.
Jun 18 - Aug 6 ~ “Aging Gayfully!” Explores the opportunities and challenges of LGBT aging while providing a safe place for students to share their unique life stories and common concerns. Instructor Gary “Buz” Hermes MA, an LGBT Aging Consultant, brings to the class over thirty years of experience serving the LGBT community and his research into both LGBT and general aging studies. Online class Thurs, 11a-1p. info: ghermes@santarosa.edu
Jun ~ A SECOND day for Gentle Yoga with Barbara King ~ mindful, slow practice that incorporates standing postures, balancing postures and deep relaxation. Open to all ages and levels of mobility seeking a gentle practice. Reg req’d, You will receive a link the day before the class. Sliding scale donation; $5-15. Tues or Sat 9:30-10:45a
Thru Jun 30 ~ Be Red Cross Ready + COVID-19 Webex Information ~ virtual format, via Webex, to learn about disaster preparedness information. Free, Tue & Fri: 10a, redcross1.webex.com
LEARN about Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Hiking for Fitness Program. As we come out of COVID-19 restrictions these hikes should resume in some capacity. Leaders guide you on a series of weekly hikes with increasing challenges, and discuss relevant topics such as: shoes, hydration, hiking poles, pacing, etc. Visit natureandforesttherapy.org/ for more info about this practice. While the series is free to ParkRx holders, parking fees apply. (Note: Sugarloaf’s annual pass is only $49.) INFO: https://sugarloafpark. org/events/hiking-for-fitness-program/
YOGA Hikes ~ Contact Susan Topf at susan@buildyourpeace.com to find out if the June 13 ths hike is possible with COVID-19 protocols. at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood
Take a walkin the woods to another leve and experience the practice for yourself. Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress reducing qualities of this walking practice. Shinrin-yoku originated in Japan and is gaining popularity in the United States for its documented Health benefits.
Village Network of Petaluma 707-776-6055
Many online classes ~ Gardening, Intro to online shopping, Yoga, Intro to Zoom,
Women’s healing circle and more. Open to all. villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Sebastopol Area Senior Center
707-829-2440, sebastopolseniorcenter.org
The Senior Center is currently closed. Seniors can no longer go to the Center for lunch, but the Center is now providing lunch delivery weekly including five frozen entrees, fruit, and milk, provided by the Council on Aging, desserts provided by Pacific Market, and bread by Wildflour Bakery.
The Center is still providing rides to medical appointments for those who cannot drive themselves.
Classes in yoga and balance, support groups, special workshops and field trips are now hosted on ZOOM with over 500 sign-ups.
The Center has also kept in close touch with the senior community. There are over 2500 folks on their e-news list, receiving e-mails once or twice a week with updates on programs and COVID 19 information.
The Center maintains an LGBTQI blog, Facebook and the website. Most importantly, check-in phone calls have been made to 1300 seniors.
GREAT NEWS for all the seamstresses, knitters and crafters. The Legacy is open on a limited basis for curbside pickup! Go to the website for details and stay in touch on our facebook page for Curbside SALES! www.facebook.com/eyezforart/
Virtual Day Trips
Jun 11 ~ one-part interactive lecture on Impressionism + Industrialization in the 19th Century. We’ll also “visit” the Musée d’Orsay in Paris to view some of the art we discussed. Reg req’d, You will receive a link the day before the class. Sliding scale donation; $5-15. 1-3p
FOREST Bathing - ShinBin-yoku.
Senior Dining Council on Aging, 707-525-0143 ext. 013 to Register
Anyone 60 and over can pick up 5 day frozen meal packs. Must Register by 10a the
day before pick up. $20.00 donation if you can- if not, that’s ok.
5-Day Meal Pack PICK-UP DAY, LOCATION & TIME
Cloverdale Senior Center, Tuesdays ~ 10:30-11:45a, 311 N. Main St. Healdsburg, Mondays ~ 10:30 a - 12p, 1557 Healdsburg Ave
Rohnert Park, Wednesdays ~ 9:30a-11:30a, 6800 Hunter Drive, Ste. A Santa Rosa, Thursdays ~ 10a-12p, 415 Steele Lane (CommunityCenter) Santa Rosa, Thursdays ~ 10a-12p 40 Kawana Springs Rd
Santa Rosa ~ Mondays 10:30 a - 12p, Vhurch of the Roses, 2500 Patio Court Sebastopol (Deliveries on Thursdays only) Call to check availability
Sonoma Valley, Wednesdays ~ 10a-11:30p, Springs Comm Hall, 18627 CA-Hwy12
Noble Spoon Meals ~ Council on Aging is also offering “Noble Spoon Meals.” These are a prepared food meal kit for $10 per meal. Pick-up and delivery options; Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 707-525-0143 ext. 013 to order.
Kibbles of Kindness Program ~ The Council on Aging will provide dog or cat food monthly for seniors who cannot afford to buy pet food. You must be on the Meals on Wheels Program to receive pet food
A centering and calming restorative practice, it promotes balance and restored vitality through a quality
of presence and heightened sensory awareness.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park hosts
a Forest Therapy Series as part of its ParksRx Program the 4th Saturday of each month. These walks are led by certified ANFT (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy) practitioners. See http://www.natureandforesttherapy. org/ for more info about this practice.
UNTIL COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we cannot offer this series but our parks are open for walks. Check each park before you go. Parking fees apply. Please consider getting a Park Pass to support your favorite parks.
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