The San Geronimo Valley Community Center
Programs of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Many think of the Community Center as the heart and soul of the San Geronimo Valley. Through an evolution as natural as the hills that surround it, the Center has grown from the creative seed planted by a few visionary residents into a thriving organization providing a wealth of ongoing services and events for residents of the Valley, Nicasio and beyond. It is impossible now to imagine our communities today without “the Heart of the Valley.” Senior Activities Classes and gatherings are held at the Community Center throughout the week for our community members age 60 years and older. Growing Old Gracefully peer support group, Mah Jongg, Ping Pong, Exercise for Alta Cockers, and Tai Chi are all included in the Senior Activities programming.
Health Fairs In collaboration with Coastal Health Alliance, Kaiser, Marin County Health and Human Services, West Marin Senior Services, Dominican University, San Geronimo Val- ley Lions Club and other local health care practitioners, the Community Center offers Health Fairs, which are held in the spring and fall, providing free health screenings, immunization clinics, flu shots, homeopathic remedies, and health information and prevention services for adults and children. Dominican University nursing students par- ticipate in a community nursing class every Thursday at the Community Center during their spring and fall semesters. They collaborate with Center staff and volunteers in pro- viding preventative services to our residents. West Marin Coalition for Healthy Youth This Coalition addresses teen binge drinking, prescription drug abuse, and smoking. The Community Center is the lead agency for the Coalition that includes the Lagunitas, Nicasio, Shoreline, Tamalpais and Bolinas-Stinson school districts. The Coalition is funded by the County of Marin and includes other Coalitions throughout Marin under the umbrella of the Marin Prevention Network. The Coalition is currently working on Social Host Ordinances and parent education, and creating an array of healthy activities for our youth and teens. Children, Youth, Teen, and Family Programs Summer Bridge/School Readiness In partnership with the Lagunitas School District, the Cen- ter provides a free five-week School Readiness Program, called Summer Bridge. This program offers kindergarteners
In fulfillment of our Center’s mission to foster healthy communities within the San Geronimo Valley and Nica- sio, the San Geronimo Valley Community Center offers a range of resources, information, and referrals for all Valley and Nicasio residents and the communities beyond. Here is an overview of programs current as of Septem- ber 2017. For more information and program updates, please call 415-488-8888 or visit www.sgvcc.org. Human Services Programs Food Bank In partnership with the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank the Community Center distributes food to 150 families and individuals on average every month. We also offer special distributions for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Cha- nukah. Health and Wellness Education and healthy food choices are important parts of our nutrition program. The Food Bank is open Mondays from 9:00am–5:00pm and Thursdays from 1:00–5:00pm.
Food Bank (Photo by Rebecca Teague)
Senior Lunch This program is held on Mondays and Thursdays at noon and provides nutritious and delicious meals cooked by Good Earth Natural Foods for our community members age 60 years and older. At the lunch, seniors can enjoy live music, speakers, legal advice, blood pressure checks and a great opportunity to mingle, socialize, and enjoy the art in our galleries. Follow- ing the Senior Lunch, a free hot meal for the general public is offered, a program made possible through our partnership with St. Vincent’s Dining Hall.
Summer Bridge Program
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