Community Organization Updates The organizations on pages 18 and 19 are community based groups or groups who serve the San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio communities. Many of these organizations attend Healthy Community Collaborative meetings which generally take place quarterly. San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio organizations are invited to submit a short update on their work, as well as a photo. Each organization is responsible for the content and accuracy of their submission. The Community Center does not exercise editorial control of these submissions. If your organization is interested in submitting an update please email dfogel@sgvcc.org.
Rotary Club of West Marin Rotary brings together a global network of business, professional, and commu- nity leaders who are committed to making a difference. With over 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas , we work to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Our motto, Service Above Self , reflects our dedication to improving lives through meaning- ful service. With 1.4 million members worldwide , Rotary unites people from all cultures and professions who share a passion for advancing peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, and growing local economies. Rotary Club of West Marin Contact: Michelle Clein, Charter President and District 5150 Peace Programs Chair, 415-686-8544 cell, www.rotaryclubwestmarin.com, mc@michelleclein.com
San Geronimo Valley Lions Club Lions Crab Feed! Held on Saturday January 31st, 2026. For more info go to: San Geronimo Valley Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse. This great event is fun, you eat a lot and all the proceeds go to our Valley Community! Our Rebuild the Valley project was installing a new water heater and new roof for a senior in her home. The SGV Lions and West Marin Senior Services work together to help seniors in their home. Hundreds of people had their vision screened and offered glasses provided free of charge by Lions International during four Vision Screening Clinics in West Marin. Our new President Ryan Troy invites anyone in the community to join him at the Pump 8:30-9 every Friday to learn about the SGV Lions Club and discuss our community needs. Look for the yellow vests. GanHalev Happy Holidays -- Shalom The eight-day Jewish winter Festival of Lights begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14. Gan HaLev, the Valley’s Jewish Congregation will be celebrat- ing Hannukah and Shabbat at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center on Friday, December 19 starting at 5pm. We’ll have dreidls to play with, candles to light and lots of delicious latkes to eat. Bring a dish or a dessert and a nonalco- holic beverage to share for a potluck Shabbat dinner. For more information and to receive the weekly Gan HaLev Newsletter, send an- email to suzanne@ganhalev.org SGV Emergency Fund The board of the San Geronimo Emergency fund wants to thank all of our gener- ous donors who attended Jazz on the Lawn and who contribute so generously so that we can help our neighbors with grants when they have unforeseen emergen- cies. We have been helping residents of the valley since 2003 and average $12,000 in grantss each year. Grants are awarded on a case by case basis by our board at our monthly meeting. We hope to see you at the Holiday Art Faire on December 6 at the Community Center! San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church Join us this season for BLUE CHRISTMAS (comfort and hope for times of dark- ness, December 18 @ 6 pm via Zoom) or CANDLELIGHT AND CAROLS (December 24 at 5 pm). Our LENTEN SOUP SERIES will begin on February 25 at 5 pm.
West Marin Senior Services
Are you 60+ years, or someone you know, and in need of support? West Marin Senior Services offers:
• Care Management support – home visits, care plans, in-home evaluations for safety, caregiver placement, and assistance in navigating the challenges of aging - in rural West Marin. • Home Delivered Meals – up to 7 meals, delivered 3X’s a week • Information & Referrals • Assistance with shopping, errands and transportation • Durable Medical Equipment Loans • Workshops, educational and social community building gatherings on Zoom • Stockstill House – WMSS’ State-licensed residential care facility in Point Reyes Station
Doing what we have done for over 50 years Helping seniors live safely and with dignity in our community. visit wmss.org for more information
Whether you come for spiritual nour- ishment, musical inspiration or warm community, all of these are offered regularly: MORNING PRAYER service close to nature at 9 am in the Patio area; BIBLE STUDY in the Edie Robinson Room at 10; Children/ Youth Sunday School available during 11:00 am service – with lessons, crafts, songs, prayer, snacks! JOIN THE CHOIR (rehearsals 6:30 Wednesdays) and BOOK GROUP (every 3rd Thursday at 10:30, in person and via Zoom). For more information, speak with Pastor Kate (707-291-5897 or sgpastor@att.net) or just show up at church. We’ll be glad to see you!
Stockstill House has room for new residents!
Contact Pam@wmss.org or 415-663-8148 x101 if you would like to learn more about Stockstill House and how WMSS can support you or your loved ones. InSpirit InSpirit’s 4th annual Light Up The Night fall fundraiser was a success. It intro- duced our community to Amber Charne, our new Executive Administrator, allowed us to thank Brian Jacobson for taking on the role of board president, and presented Karen Zacaglinni with the Aneice Taylor Community Service award. Thank you to our community for all of your support! In other fundraising news, we are excited to announce that we received a two- year Neilson Foundation Grant totaling $187,500! The grant, which focuses on people with spinal cord injuries, allows continued support for 7 of the current recipients receiving InSpirit grants, and an increase of 4 more individuals over the next two years. For more information about InSpirit or to make a donation, visit our website: www.inspiritmarin.org. Donations go directly to our recipients with quadriplegia, so they can afford their caregivers and remain living in their homes.
Music Director Jef Labes brings joy to the choir!
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