Senior Activities SENIOR LUNCH
FEE:
Free
DAYS/TIME: LOCATION: CONTACT:
Fridays, 10 - 11 am
Valley Room
Jack Obedzinski; jack.obedzinski@gmail.com or (415) 250-3453
EXERCISE FOR ALTACOCKERS (OLD FARTS) Energize and strengthen your body with stretching, breathwork, dance move- ment, 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. Donations gratefully accepted FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Mondays @ 4 - 5:15pm Thursdays @ 4 - 5:15pm LOCATION: Mondays - West Room Thursdays - Valley Room CONTACT: Carole Alter, axiatonalarts@yahoo.com, (415) 747-9354 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 - 12pm LOCATION: Living room CONTACT: Muniera (415) 488-9115 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 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 QIGONG FOR SENIORS
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 donation of $3 for over 62 $6 under 62 DAYS/TIME: Monday, 12:00 pm LOCATION: Valley Room CONTACT : Nicole Ramirez, nramirez@sgvcc.or g GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY A discussion group for seniors meeting Tuesdays from 10:15-11:45 am and Thursdays 10:15-11:45 am. Volunteer 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 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), 9:30 - 10:30am LOCATION: In front of Lagunitas Community Gym CONTACT: Poko Giacomini, pgiacomini@sgvcc.org ELDERS ADVISORY GROUP The San Geronimo Valley Elders Advisory Council is a gathering of individu- als and representatives of organizations that identify and address the needs of elders of the San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio through coordination, advo- cacy, trusted advising and agreed upon actions. The Elders Advisory Council inspires connections, builds community, and creates opportunities for mean- ingful engagement. 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
This Yang style Tai Chi practice group is available for people who are current or former students of Kenn Chase. Students should be 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. This one-hour Qigong class led by Jim Morein will cover three aspects of Qigong: standing or sitting dissolving, Dragon and Tiger movements, and a Neigong (internal) movement. The movements are slow and gentle and can be adjusted to fit each individual. This class can benefit one’s overall health and longevity as well as other existing practices such as yoga, sports, meditation, martial arts, and other healing arts. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Starting on June 16th, Sundays @ 9:30 - 10:30 (No class on 7/7, 7/28 & 8/4) LOCATION: West Room CONTACT : Jim Morein, jimmorein@gmail.com San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio Senior Cash Financial Assistance by Julie Young
ing this targeted support, we aim to enhance the financial security of seniors, fostering resilience and stability as they navigate the lingering economic reper- cussions of the pandemic. This program reflects our commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by seniors, recognizing their invaluable contributions to society, and pro- moting their well-being during this unprecedented period. Participants will be part of a cohort of those accepted to this program and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, groups, or classes. The Community Center will begin accepting applications July - September and launch the six month program in October. For more information or to apply, contact Julie Young at jyoung@sgvcc.org (415)488-8888.
The San Geronimo Valley Community Center will pilot a guaranteed Financial Assistance program in response to the extended recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of our cash financial assistance program for seniors aged 60 and above is to alleviate the sustained hardships endured as a result of the ongo- ing COVID-19 pandemic. This program adopts a guaranteed cash assistance model, providing much-needed financial support for a duration of six months. Our initiative is designed to bridge the gap between existing wages and social programs, ensuring that seniors have access to essential resources and can meet their basic needs as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. By implement-
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