We, at the Community Center, honor the experience
and wisdom of our elders. It is our goal to not only service the Senior population of the Valley but service them with the highest dignity and respect. We encourage all the generations to reaching across to one another to form a community were all can share their gifts with each other. It is a pleasure to see our seniors, preschoolers, baby boomers and gen-X ers forming bonds at our events. With this over arching goal we look for ways to continue to expand our relationship the Senior branch of Valley Community.
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We are offering Senior Lunches every Thursday at the Center. The lunches are more than just a hot, nutritious, yummy meal. They are a gathering! Seniors have a chance to stay in touch with old friends and make new ones among their peers. There are often additional activities offered; such as Health Fairs, book readings, exercise classes and more. There are weekly visits from West Marin Senior Services and monthly visits from a County Health Nurse as well educational material always present to help to address Senior issues. As with all our programming this is not an excusive group but open to all from all generations.
The lunches start at noon. Reservation are required. There is a $2 donation for Seniors and a $6 fee non-senior guest.
For additional Info or the make a reservation contact Suzanne at 488-8888 ext. (#251) or email valleyresourcecenter@sgvcc.org.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Upcoming Senior Lunch Menus and Activities
Some of our regular volunteers are on summer vacation and others are returning to school in a few weeks. The Thursday Senior Lunch at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center could use a few volunteers for the months of August and September to help serve lunch to the wonderful group of 30 or so seniors who have lunch here on Thursday afternoons. We need people who can help set-up, serve and clean-up starting at 11 am until 1:30pm.
Below are menus and schedule of events for the next few weeks:
Good Earth Provides the Food For Senior Lunch!
July 2010
Suggested donation for lunch for seniors 60 and over is $2. Guests are asked to pay $6 for lunch. for reservations and information call Suzanne at 488-8888. ext. #251.
Ckeck out Gentle Chair Yoga with Florence Schneider
Just before Lunch
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Looking for a good book?
The Marin County Library's bookmobile
has started coming to the Community Center on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1:30pm.
Women’s Health —Cancer Detection,
Prevention Information Day
A special free Health Day sponsored by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center and TAPS will be at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center on Thursday, August 12 from 10:30-12 Noon in the Center’s West Room. Carrie Chase, Nurse Practitioner from the Coastal Health Alliance will provide information on breast cancer risk factors and diagnostic procedures. Carrie has been working with TAPS (Tina Caring Program) for the past 6 years, providing expert clinical breast exams and breast health education to women in West Marin. Carrie will speak about breast health and risk factors for breast cancer, as well as tips on making safe choices when buying skin products and sun screens. Some free samples will be given out.
Two breast cancer survivors will also be in attendance, and will share their stories. For information call Suzanne Sadowsky at 488-8888, ext. #251 or e-mail valleyresourcecenter@sgvcc.org.
Helping People Prepare
How an Advance Directive Can Help You and Your Family
It helps you talk with your family, friends and doctor about how you want to be treated if you become seriously ill. Your family members will not have to guess what you want. Your family members will not have to make hard choices without knowing your wishes.You can know what your loved ones want through a written document.
What You Need to Think About
Who will make decisions for you when you can’t? What kind of medical treatment do you want or not want? How do you want people to treat you? What do you want your loved ones to know?
Nina Arbour
Nina Arbour is the Community Education, Volunteer and Grief Services Manager for Memorial Hospice, Hospice of Petaluma and North County Hospice, hospice services of the St. Joseph Health System. She has been working with the hospice program for 28 years. During that period she has trained thousands of volunteers to provide practical and emotional support for hospice patients and their families, including grief support after a loss. In addition to training, one of her passions is educating the community about end of life choices and options.
