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Tax Appointments a-Plenty!
There are still many tax preparation appointments available around Monterey county. In addition to scheduled appointments we also have "Drop In" days set up from now until the end of the tax season. On these special days you don't need an appointment to be seen. For more info visit our News and Events page.
To schedule an appointment at any of our sites, call Michelle Lopez at the Alliance on Aging. She can be reached at 831-655-4241.
click here to learn more about the program
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Why Direct Deposit You Ask?
Direct Deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your tax refund. When a taxpayer combines e-file and direct deposit, the IRS will likely issue your refund in as few as 10 days.
Click here to read additional reasons why more than 79 million taxpayers chose direct deposit in 2011.
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Volunteer to Safeguard the Rights of Vulnerable Elders
We are now accepting applications for our annual training program to become a Volunteer Ombudsman in Salinas.
What IS an Ombudsman? OM-BUDS-MAN is a Swedish word, describing an independent, neutral, objective person who explores problems and seeks solutions. As a Certified Ombudsman, you will receive training to prepare you for regular visits to residents of long term care facilities and assist in resolving problems related to quality of care and personal safety.
To learn more, contact Jackie Woods, Ombudsman Program Director by phone at 831-646-7560 or click here for more information.
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Time To Change Our Clocks . . . and Clean Out Our Closets?
This weekend doesn't look to have the warm sunny days that last weekend did. Since it will be chilly and you'll want to stay in, clean out your closets! Spirals is always looking for gently used clothing and household items. Both donations and consigned items are accepted. For more info visit the Spirals page on our website.
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Everybody's Doin' It . . . AGING!
Did you know . . .By 2030, for the first time in American history, there will be more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 18? . . . that every 10.3 seconds a Baby Boomer turns 60? . . .that 85+ is the fastest growing segment of the population?
All ethnic origins, persons with disabilities, income groups, men, women, children, all PEOPLE are aging! Join us in May as we celebrate Older American's Month. Be part of our community campaign, "Everybody's Doin' It . . . AGING!" Watch for more details in our April edition of @aoa.
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"Hollywood Nights"
Be a star and join the Salinas Senior Center for its 7th annual Prom for Adults on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Palma School in Salinas. The "Hollywood Nights" prom will feature wine and hors d'oeuvres, dancing and a raffle.
For more information, call 831-757-6030. All proceeds will benefit the future Salinas Senior Center.
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Coming in April . . .
Our Medicare Counseling program has several seminars coming in May. Stay tuned for more details in the April edition of @aoa.
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You Can Do It With The Click of a Mouse!
Visit our new website to learn how you can be part of our success in providing needed services for seniors in our community. It is user friendly, filled with information on the latest senior issues and now you can donate with just the click of a mouse. If you are interest in volunteering, simply complete our volunteer application.
In the near future, we will present a brief seminar on planned giving. Because there will be limited seating we will offer reservations and preferred seating to our Members and then open it up to the general public.
Watch for details in next month's issue of @aoa
Development Director, Michelle Noseworthy 831.655.4243.
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