Older Adult Programs: New Year, New Lunch! by Julie Young
Meggan, along with her amaz- ing team, have worked hard with a wonderful organization called Conscious Kitchen providing all organic wholesome breakfasts and lunches to the district since 2024. The program and its concept of providing FLOSN (fresh, local, organic, seasonal and nutritious) has been greatly received. Recog- nizing the importance of real food, seasonality and sustainable farming practices. Staying aligned with the concept of community driven food sourcing. At the start of the new year their team has expanded to providing meals for the pre-schoolers at the San Geronimo Childcare Center and our very own Senior Lunch on Mondays! Meggan firmly believes in the importance of community and is
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 We are so pleased and proud to bring this good news to our community. We all could use a little good news in times like this. As many of you know, the Commu- nity Center is one of many sites throughout the county that holds a Senior Congre- gate Meal once a week. If I may, our Senior Lunch is one of the biggest and most popular. We have worked hard to create an atmosphere that feels inclusive and wel- coming. The Senior Lunch provides more than just a meal, it provides community for so many. Our Community Center motto, You Belong Here, says it all. At the end of last year we learned the contract with our lunch provider was ending, not just for our site, but for all Senior Congregate Meals throughout the county. We were so sad at the thought of our Senior Lunch coming to an end and imme- diately started thinking about solutions, who to reach out to, how to keep this important program cooking, pun intended. Here’s where the good news comes. We have a new contract with the Lagunitas School District and their awesome Food Services Director, Chef Meggan Arnoux. Meggan herself grew up in the Valley and is an alumni of the Lagunitas School. She has been a chef for over 20 years and recently moved back to our community. Her mom, Lenore, has worked for and is currently on the board for West Marin Senior Services. When we approached her with this novel and time sensitive idea, she pretty much said, YES on the spot. She told us she had secretly wanted to be more involved with our aging adults for a while. As a teenager Meggan also worked for West Marin Senior Services providing in-home care for Aging adults. She has always believed strongly in the importance of honoring and caring for Aging adults whose voices are often forgotten and overlooked.
honored to be feeding ours.
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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