August Is All about Aging by Danielle Fogel & Julie Young
The series continues on Thursday, August 13th with a screening and community discussion of No Place to Grow Old , presented in partnership with the Two Val- leys Community Land Trust. The film examines the growing challenges older adults face in securing stable and affordable housing, an issue that resonates deeply in rural communities
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 Lagunitas School Conscious Kitchen. 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 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 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. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 - 3:30pm This August, the San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host a thoughtful series of exhibitions and events exploring aging, memory, housing, and the mean- ing of growing older in community. Centered around the traveling exhibit What About Age , recently shown at the Marin County Civic Center, the series invites resi- dents to reflect on the joys, challenges, and deep connections that come with aging in the San Geronimo and Nicasio Valleys. A special feature of the exhibit will be a companion “Then & Now: Faces of the Valley” photography installation pairing vintage Polaroids taken by the late local photographer Chuck Ford during the Community Center’s Holiday Arts Faire in the 1970s and 1980s with contemporary portraits. Together, the images create an intimate portrait of community members across generations, capturing both continuity and change over time. Through photographs, stories, and personal reflections, dozens of local residents share what it has meant to grow older in this uniquely beautiful and interconnected rural community. As part of the show we are working on creating a panel discussion with those featured in the then and now pho- tography series, more details on that forthcoming. The show will open with a reception on Sunday, August 9th at 4pm and will include a screening of the highly regarded PBS documentary Lives Well Lived , a moving film celebrating the wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100. Fol- lowing the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with producer Catherine Trujillo, followed by a hands-on art-making experience inspired by the themes of memory, identity, and resilience explored in the film. Senior Programs
throughout West Marin and beyond. The evening discussion will create space for community dialogue around aging in place, housing security, and how neighbors can support one another through life’s later chapters. Together, these events offer an opportunity not only to reflect on aging, but to celebrate the people, relationships, and shared history that make the San Geronimo Valley such a meaningful place to call home.
LOCATION: West 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: West Room CONTACT: Jack Obedzinski, jack.obedzinski@gmail.com or (415) 250-3453 SELF CARE/MOVEMENT WORKSHOP 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 & let’s not forget the oil pull. FEE: Free DAYS/TIME: Mondays 4 - 5:15pm Thursdays 4 - 5:15pm LOCATION: Valley Room CONTACT: Carole Alter, axiatonalarts@yahoo.com, (415) 747-9354 GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY - THREE 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 10:15 - 11:45am & 1 - 2:45am, Thursdays 10:15 - 11:45am LOCATION: Living Room CONTACT: Julie Young, jyoung@sgvcc.org *Limited to 10 seniors, currently full - waitlist available 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: West Room CONTACT: Muniera Kadrie (415) 488-9115
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