the

SCOOP

March

17 St. Patrick’s Day

Celebration,

12:00 noon

26 Transportation

Focus Group,

10:00 a.m.

April

8 Sisters’ Bingo benefits Senior Center

5:30 p.m.

10 Age Well Drive Smart

Driving Course,

9:30—12:00 noon

24 Chinese Pop Up

Dinner, 5:30 p.m.

A Message From the Senior Center

“March came in like a lion…..” Not this year! Let’s hope we get some rain, but in the meantime, enjoy our beautiful Sonoma County weather. If you haven’t checked out our field trip sign-ups at the Senior Center come by and see what we are offering. Our van can only accommodate nine passengers so hurry in for the trips you’re interested in. Did you know?????? 100% of the Senior Center budget comes from donations, membership dues, and fundraisers. Case Management and Transportation are stand-alone contracts from the County. We are the only Senior Center in the county that provides case management at the Senior Center. If you haven’t already renewed or joined OWLS please consider doing so. Thank you! Gratefully, Emily, Jeff, Vicki, John, Mark, Greg, Susan & Terri

March 2020

So many events coming up and so few prizes in our storeroom. If you have items at home that you would like to donate, please bring them in ASAP. Items that you thought someday you would re-gift, gently used items that you no longer need, or anything you think someone would be willing to buy raffle tickets for! Thank you!

Check inside

for March and April

field trip dates

Upcoming

Events

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Free Herbal Health Clinic —”BAY HERBALISM”

A free holistic and mobile health clinic made up of a team of clinically trained herbalists and healthcare practitioners who work to support the body’s inherent drive towards

wellness.

NEW SCHEDULE! TUES 3/10 AND TUES 3/24, 9:30-12:30

All are welcome

APPOINTMENTS SUGGESTED WALK– INS WELCOME!

CALL OR COME BY TO SIGN UP

15010 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, 707-823-1640 x400

Senior LGBTQ+ Discussion Group at

the Russian River Senior Center

2nd and 4th Wednesdays

1:30-2:30

Facilitated by

Gam Caldwell of WCCS

Scandinavia Trip

On this 10-day Scandinavian tour, you’ll expe-rience the uniquely Nordic charms of three

major seafaring cities. After exploring Stock-holm, Sweden, travel west to Norway and see what all the buzz is about in Bergen. Enjoy the

picturesque city center before cruising through the stunning fjords. Finish your jour-

ney in the modern city of Copenhagen.

Call Paulette for more information 707-385-1799

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Sign up for emergency alerts from Sono-ma County at www.SoCoAlert.com or 1-

866-939-0911

What is SoCoAlert and why is it important to me? SoCoAlert is a free emergency notification service that pro-vides Sonoma County first responders the ability to notify residents and businesses by telephone, mobile phone, text message, email, and social media regarding time-sensitive, geographically specific emergency notifications. No resi-dent should assume their information is in the system. Visit SoCoAlert.com to register online. If you prefer to register by phone, all (866) 939-0911 and speak to a communica-tions specialist to complete your registration. For more information or to sign up: (707) 565-1369 info@socoalert.com

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

Russian River Support

Group

This group, facilitated by a trained professional,

offers support to help caregivers with similar

concerns share experiences and ideas.

At the Russian River

Senior Center 1st Tuesday of the month from 1-3pm

Report Elder Abuse and Fraud Adult Protective Services: 707-565-5940 or 24 hour hotline—800-667-0404 District Attorney’s Office Elder Protection Unit: 707-565-2311 Sonoma County Sheriff Department: 707-565-2121

In case of emergency call 911

A peer support group for those who experienced the 2019 flood and feel they

could benefit from additional support.

First and Third Wednesday of every month March 4 and 18; 5:30—7:00 p.m.

For additional information call Paulette: 707-291-3991

Presented by: West County Community Services

At the Senior Center Friday, April 10; 9:00—12:30 p.m

Call to sign up: 707-823-1640 x400

Registration Deadline: April 6

Keys to Driving Safer and Longer

Free Program

Presented by Senior Volunteers of the CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Flood Support Group

For Older Adults and Residents with Disabilities . . . .

Join a discussion group to make your voice heard in

improving the transportation system in

Sonoma County so that it meet your needs

Thursday, March 26 10:00—12:00 noon

At the Russian River Senior Center

Call or come by to sign up

Hosted by:

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CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

Please stop by or call (707) 823-1640 x400 to sign up for classes or activities.

Tuesday, March 17 @ 1:30

Book Selection:

L.A. Confidential

By James Elroy

Monthly

Birthday Celebration at the Senior Center!

If you have a birthday in

March, please come and be

our guest for a FREE

LUNCH

Wednesday, March 18

11:30-12:30

FREE

HAIRCUTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

“HAIRCUTS BY DANNY” From 9-12

CALL OR COME BY FOR NEXT AVAILABLE

APPOINTMENT 707-823-1640 x400

(Donations Welcome)

Gam Cooks Gourmet Vegan Lunch

Thursday, March 26

11:30—12:30

Looking for a place for your next meeting,

birthday or holiday party?

Look no further!

Affordable spaces of various sizes at the Senior Center can be rented for your event, including our brand new

commercial kitchen.

Memoir Writing Class: Tuesdays at 2:00 pm

Art Class:

Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Walk-ins welcome! No pre-registration necessary.

Come make a joyous sound with other seniors who like and want to

sing. No tryouts required.

We will sing many different types of songs; come with your favorites.

Music is the heart of the voice and the soul. Let’s enjoy it together!

2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10 am

starting March 24

Seniors Sing

Spring Semester

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Please stop by or call (707) 823-1640 x 400 to sign up for classes or activities.

Needlers Stitchery Group

Drop in with your needlework! Exchange ideas, get help, give help, learn new things!

Legal Aid of Sonoma County Elder Law Outreach Program

Legal Assistance for Sonoma County residents

55 and over

To get FREE help, call for an appointment:

Elder Law Hotline, 707-340-5610

Prescheduled appointments are held at the Russian River Senior Resource Center.

No drop-ins will be accommodated.

TECH EDUCATION AT THE RUSSIAN RIVER SENIOR CENTER

EVERY THURSDAY @ 1-3PM

TOPICS INCLUDE: CREATING EMAILS

SOCIAL MEDIA CELL PHONES

WINDOWS TABLET WILL BE PROVIDED or

BRING YOUR OWN PORTABLE DEVICE Call or come by to make an appointment

707-823-1640 x400

DEATH CAFÉ First Tuesday of each

month. Next meeting:

March 3 @ 3:00

Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month

9:00 — 12:00

CHAIR FITNESS

Instructor: Josie Salas, Keep Moving with Josie

Fridays @ 1:00PM

Keep Moving at any Age and Ability!

Walk-ins welcome.

RUSSIAN

RIVER

QUILTER’S

NETWORK

Get together each week to work on: Strength, Flexibility, Balance, and a healthy Brain.

First, Third (and Fifth, if there is one) Thursdays, 11:00—1:00

MARCH

*For Legal Clinic Appointments call 707-340-5610. No drop ins will be accommodated.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 9:00 Quilting Group 11:30 Mindful Balance 1:00 Caregivers Support Group 2:00 SRJC Writing Class 3:00 Death Cafe

4 9:30 Commodities 10:00 SRJC Art Class 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 5:30 Flood Support Group

5 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Needlers 11:30 Café West 1:00 Tech Ed

6 10:00 Laughter Yoga 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Chair Fitness with Josie

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8

Daylight Saving

Time Begins

9 10 9:30 Bay Herbalism 10:00 Seniors Sing 11:30 Mindful Balance 2:00 SRJC Writing Class

11 10:00 SRJC Art Class 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 1:30 LGBTQ+ Discussion Group

12 10:00 Tai Chi 11:30 Café West 1:00 Folk Dancing 1:00 Tech Ed

13 10:00 Laughter Yoga 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Chair Fitness with Josie

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15 16

17 9:00 Quilting Group 11:30 Mindful Balance 12:00 St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 1:30 Book Club 2:00 SRJC Writing Class

18 9:30 Food Bank Produce 10:00 SRJC Art Class 11:30 Café West Birthday Party 12:30 Bingo 5:30 Flood Support Group

19 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Needlers 11:30 Café West 1:00 Tech Ed

20 10:00 Laughter Yoga 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Chair Fitness with Josie

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22 23

24 9:30 Bay Herbalism 10:00 Seniors Sing 11:30 Mindful Balance 2:00 SRJC Writing Class

25 10:00 SRJC Art Class 11:30 Café West 1:30 LGBTQ+ Discussion Group 12:30 Bingo

26 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Transporta-tion Focus Group 11:30 Café West 1:00 Folk Dancing 1:00 Tech Ed

27 10:00 Laughter Yoga 11:30 Café West 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Chair Fitness with Josie

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29 30 31 11:30 Mindful Balance 2:00 SRJC Writing Class

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To renew (or join) our OWLS Membership program for 2020, either mail back the form on page

nine of this issue or bring it in — we would love to give you a tour while you are here!

Memberships are good for one year; if you have renewed your membership in the last couple of months your membership will be good through 2020.

Thank you for supporting your Senior Center!

TIME TO RENEW!

Individual Memberships $25 per year Couple/Family Memberships $40 per year

Fun Field Trips in March and April

Reservations required; van space limited

Thursday, March 5: Free movie at Third Street Cinemas in Santa Rosa. Lunch afterward. Saturday, March 7: “The Full Monty” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward. Thursday, March 12: SRJC Art Gallery, Museum and Lunch at SRJC Culinary Café. Saturday, March 21: “Hamilton” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward. Waiting list only. Thursday, March 26: Grace Hudson Museum, “Native Print Makers.” Lunch afterward. Thursday, April 2: Free Movie at Third Street Cinemas in Santa Rosa. Lunch afterward. Saturday, April 11: “Hamilton” in San Francisco. Dinner afterward. Waiting list only. Friday, April 17: “Symphonic Concert” at Green Music Center, SSU. Dinner beforehand. Thursday, April 23: Seed Bank and lunch in Petaluma. Thursday, April 30: Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen. Lunch afterward.

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Friendly People Who Love Jesus

It’s Time to Come Home Worship Services at 10 AM each

Sunday—17290 HWY 116

Guernevillebiblechurch.com

Thank you, Country Tire for your

continued support

Good Luck in your Retirement!

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Russian River Senior Center “OWLS” (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) Membership

Information and Application!

We have many seniors who attend the Center regularly, playing bingo or bridge, and some who attend art and aerobics classes. Others come and enjoy a coffee and stay for lunch then grab a loaf of bread and head home. You can enjoy the full benefits of our Center by becoming a member.

Why Become a Member of the Senior Center? Friendly faces to see and fun things to do. If you're 60+, the Russian River Senior Resource Center membership welcomes you! Enjoy these OWLS membership benefits:

• Priority registration and discounted rates for Active Adult programs, events, and trips

• A drop-in social center open 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday 9-3)

• A variety of free or discounted activities for many interests and hobbies

• Monthly newsletter delivered to your home

• Volunteer opportunities

• Membership Card

• Variety of individual and group activities for member use • Free lending library and free medical lending closet (walkers, wheel-

chairs, etc.). Scholarships Reduced fees and scholarships for membership are available for anyone who cannot afford membership fees. Please contact the Senior Center Manager, Vicki Halstead at vicki.halstead@westcountyservices.org or 869-0618 ext.404

Basic Membership: $25 Single paid annually

Couple: $40 (60+ years) Household paid annually

2020 Russian River Senior Center OWLS Membership Application

Memberships are valid from January-December but can be purchased at any time. ___$25.00 Single Annual Rate ___$40.00 Couple Annual Rate

___Membership plus donation ___ Membership Renewal Name (s):_________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________City_________________ Zip_____________ Phone: ________________________________E-mail: ____________________________________ Emergency Contact: ________________________Phone_______________Date:_______________

Please return form to:

Russian River Senior Center 15010 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, CA 95446

Make checks payable to: “West County Community Services” with Russian River Senior

Center in Memo line

Office Use only: Date Pd.____________ Amount: __________Check _________Cash_________

CAFE BRUNCH SERVED FRIDAYS

11:30 – 12:30

Fresh Fruit Salad

Entrees

Option 1 Scrambled Egg Breakfast

Option 2 Oatmeal with a choice of toppings

Option 3 French Toast

CAFÉ LUNCH

SERVED WEDNESDAYS

11:30 – 12:30

House Salad

Romaine lettuce, Spinach, Sliced Pears,

Green Onions, Balsamic Dressing

Entrees Option 1 Veggie Pizza

Option 2 Cobb Salad

Option 3 Sandwich of the Week:

3/4—Chicken Breast

3/11—Tuna Salad

3/18—Egg Salad

3/25—Chicken Salad

THURSDAY LUNCHES — 11:30-12:30 PM

March 5: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas March 19: Biscuits and Gravy March 12: Pizza and Salad March 26: Gam’s Vegan Specials

MARCH

MENUS

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This service is subsidized by a federally funded program through the Older Americans Act. For diners over 60 years of age (inquire for exceptions), we ask for a $4.00 donation or any amount you are able to afford. For diners under

60, the cost is $6.50. You will not be denied due to inability to pay.

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In Partnership with the Russian River Recreation and Park District

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