Aging in Place by Alexa Davidson
The Community Center will also serve as a hub for weaving together funding oppor- tunities from multiple sources. Many excellent programs already exist—but too often, residents don’t know how to access them. Our program will connect people with resources such as: • Marin Center for Independent Living – Dignity at Home Program Interested in adding ramps, grab bars, or other accessibility modifications? Contact Assistive Technology Specialist Tonique McNair at 415-459-6245 x20 or tonique@marincil.org. Learn more: https://www.marincil.org/dignity-at-home/ • Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco – Home Repairs & Improvements Offering critical home repairs for low-income, long-term Marin homeowners, addressing safety, accessibility, and deferred maintenance needs. Apply now: https://habitatgsf.org/habitat-for-humanity-greater-san-francisco- home-repairs-improvements-marin/#apply%20marin Call: 415-625-1036 In addition to helping individual homeowners, this project will help us gather valuable data on the most common safety and accessibility issues facing older adults in West Marin. This will allow us to create a baseline checklist for all seniors in the area—even those who do not go through the full assessment—so they can start making small, pro- active changes in their homes. We also see an opportunity to learn more about our local housing stock, including where accessory dwelling units (ADUs), junior dwelling units (JADUs), or home- sharing opportunities could be created. This could expand affordable housing options in our community while supporting older adults to stay in their homes longer. We are excited and honored to be part of this important work. With the help of our partners and the support of the West Marin Fund, we are taking meaningful steps toward ensuring that older adults in West Marin can remain safe, connected, and thriv- ing—right here in the communities they call home.
SENIOR LUNCH The San Geronimo Valley Community Center welcomes all to join us at our Senior Lunch for a nutritious and delicious congregate meal provided through Community Action Marin. Funding for this program, at least in part, is made available by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. FEE: Suggested contribution of $3 for over 62, $6 under 62 DAYS/TIME: Monday, 12:00 pm LOCATION: Valley Room CONTACT : Nicole Ramirez, nramirez@sgvcc.org SENIOR TEA & COOKIES The San Geronimo Valley Community Center hosts a Tea and Cookies Get Together for Seniors. Enjoy this casual get-together with staff and other seniors in our community. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: First & Third Friday of the month, 11 - 12pm LOCATION: West Room CONTACT: Julie Young, jyoung@sgvcc.org GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY - TWO GROUPS A discussion group for seniors. Volunteer peer counselors help senior members of our community sort through the transitions and realities of aging that we all face: the loss of independence and control, isolation, and declining physical health. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:15 - 11:45am LOCATION: Living Room CONTACT: Julie Young, jyoung@sgvcc.org *Limited to 10 seniors currently full - waitlist available SENIOR STROLL Meet Center staff in front of the Community Gym to take a walk around the San Geronimo Commons. The back 9 is flat, level and easy to walk. The walk will last from 45 minutes to an hour. Bring your water bottle and let’s meet in front of the gym. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Fridays (senior stroll will be canceled if it rains), 8:30 - 9:30am LOCATION: In front of Lagunitas Community Gym CONTACT: Poko Giacomini, pgiacomini@sgvcc.org ELDERS ADVISORY COUNCIL The San Geronimo Valley Elders Advisory Council is a gathering of individuals and representatives of organizations that identify and address the needs of elders of the San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio through coordination, advocacy, trusted advising and agreed upon actions. The Elders Advisory Council inspires connec- tions, builds community, and creates opportunities for meaningful engagement. New Home Safety & Modifications Program Launches in West Marin The San Geronimo Valley Community Center is honored to announce the launch of our new Home Safety and Modifications Program , made possible through the West Marin Fund’s Collaborative Impact Program . This initiative focuses on one of the most important issues facing our communities: supporting older adults to safely age in place in their own homes. Over the years, we’ve seen a troubling pattern—many older adults in West Marin are living in homes that no longer meet their safety needs. Without the financial resources or access to the right services, they are often forced to leave the communities they love in order to find housing that can accommodate their changing needs. Our goal is to change that. Through this grant, we are developing an in-depth home safety assessment process . Seniors will be able to receive a professional evaluation identifying potential safety concerns and recommended modifications—ranging from simple, affordable improve- ments to more complex or costly upgrades. Each assessment will produce a personal- ized safety plan prioritizing changes from high to low urgency, enabling homeowners to work gradually toward making their homes safer and more comfortable for aging in place. This work is deeply collaborative . We will partner with the Marin Aging and Dis- ability Institute and the West Marin Housing Collaborative , which includes the Two Valleys Community Land Trust, CLAM, and the Vallinas Community Land Trust. Together, we will identify older adults throughout West Marin who can benefit from these assessments and connect them with funding and resources.
FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 - 3:30pm LOCATION: Valley Room CONTACT: Julie Young, jyoung@sgvcc.org SENIOR TAI CHI Tai Chi Practice/Study Group for advanced practitioners
This Yang style Tai Chi practice group is available for people who are current or former students of Kenn Chase or students who are very familiar with Yang short form and have at least some experience with Long Form. Practicing Tai Chi with other students enriches and deepens your understanding of Tai Chi and builds confidence in your skills. You will have a chance to practice in a warm, supportive, friendly group of fellow students. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Fridays, 10 - 11 am LOCATION: Valley Room CONTACT: Jack Obedzinski; jack.obedzinski@gmail.com or (415) 250-3453 EXERCISE FOR ALTACOCKERS (OLD FARTS) Energize and strengthen your body with stretching, breathwork, dance movement, weights, yoga and Qi Gong. We move making space in our bodies allowing for the unobstructed flow of Qi/energy/life force. Improvement in movement, strength and flexibility. Guaranteed to crack a smile. Bring a yoga mat. Contributions grate- fully accepted FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Mondays 3 - 4:15pm Thursdays 3 - 5:15pm LOCATION: Mondays - West Room Thursdays - Valley Room CONTACT: Carole Alter, axiatonalarts@yahoo.com, (415) 747-9354 SENIOR SOCIAL Directly following the Senior Tea, the Community Center hosts “Senior Games & Social” with activities and various games including chess, backgammon, board games, scrabble, cards, dance, music, friendship, conversation, discussion and more. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: First & Third Friday of the month, 12 - 2:30pm LOCATION: West Room CONTACT: Julie Young, jyoung@sgvcc.org CHAIR YOGA WITH MUNIERA Just before the Senior Lunch, Muniera Kadrie is offering a free one hour Chair Yoga session to awaken the body, mind and spirit! FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Mondays, 11 - 11:45 am LOCATION: Living room CONTACT: Muniera Kadrie (415) 488-9115
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