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@aoa . . . e-news from the Alliance on Aging
 

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Happy Birthday, America!

 

July 4th is confirmation that Summer is here and if you're anything like us, you would rather be outside enjoying the sunshine than indoors staring at your computer.  To assist you with that, we've produced a "Summer Lite" edition of @aoa so as not to keep you from your outdoor activities.  And in honor of this warm and sunny season, why not try this Watermelon Lime Spritzer recipe at your next barbecue or picnic? 

 

Enjoy . . . and Happy 4th!

  

Let's Start with The Basics

 

"Simple to understand" is not what comes to mind when you think Medicare.  If YOU or a loved one are soon eligible to receive Medicare then you surely have questions.  

 

Join us Tuesday evening, July 17, at the Sally Griffin Center for a Medicare Basics seminar.  We'll cover Parts A, B, C and D in this hour and half long class.  Don't worry, we'll be done at 7:00 - still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the sunset!

 

Click here for details 

 

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AOA at "Stand Down" Event

 

Stand Down 2012 

Across the nation, community volunteers and organizations hosted multi-day events for homeless vets in a series of "Stand Down" events.  In military parlance, a "stand down" is a time for exhausted soldiers to retreat from the field for a period of rest and relaxation.  In mid-June, over 200 homeless veterans were provided with clothing, food, shelter, health & dental services, and veterinary screenings for pets, as well as information on community resources to assist them.  The AOA joined about 20 other community agencies participating in the multi-day event.  

 

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Welcome to AOA!

 

The Alliance on Aging's Medicare Counseling Program (HICAP) just completed a new volunteer training.  We are happy to welcome Mara Cantor, Cindy Davis, Terry Lofgren, Bobbie Blakeney, Rachelle Weiss and Karen Rodriguez to our team.

 

click here to learn more about the HICAP Program 

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CHP Badge LogoComing to Salinas August 28th:

Age Well, Drive Smart - Keys to Driving Safer and Longer 

 

Developed by the California DMV, Office of Traffic Safety & the CA Highway Patrol, the workshop is presented by CHP Officer Robert Lehman.  Tune up your driving skills, refresh your knowledge of rules of the road, learn about normal age-related changes & how to adjust to them.  Those completing the 2.5 hour workshop will receive a certificate to submit to their insurance company for a potential safe driver discount. 

 

Space is limited.  To reserve a seat, contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241.

 

Membership Time!

 

We appreciate the many of you who have become part of our family through AoA's annual membership drive.  This year our list of participants has expanded so we are able to offer more discounts for those who join at the $100 level and above.  Click here to see this year's discounts.

 

Special thanks to our generous, supporting vendors.  

 

Click here for your membership form or contact Michelle Noseworthy, Development Director at 831.655.4243 with your questions.

  

 

 Make Money While Giving!

 

Spirals, the uncommon benefit and consignment shop is making an offer too hard to pass up! DONATE items to sell & the Alliance on Aging receives 100% of your proceeds.  CONSIGN and you receive 50% while the other 50% goes to support the programs & activities of the Alliance on Aging.  It's an easy and generous way to help older adults throughout Monterey County.

 

If you have questions about how this works or just want more information, call Spirals at 831.383.5030 or email

spirals@allianceonaging.org.

 

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