Jan. @aoa: Tai Chi, Taxes and...Menopause?!

January 2013

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

Welcome to 2013!

This year the Alliance on Aging proudly celebrates 43 years of leadership providing services and resources to hundreds of thousands of seniors and their families in Monterey County. Our services are available at many venues and outreach sites throughout the county as well as to homebound seniors. Currently there are 64,000 individuals 60 years and older that reside in Monterey County. Over 17,500 visitors came to our redesigned website last year. For seniors and their family members, our website provides a user friendly tool to explore our menu of services and activities. It also serves as a linkage to the other community resources that are available for seniors and their families in our community. We hope our website offers a good start point in seeking information and guidance about senior issues but invite you to call us with questions, concerns or to schedule an appointment for any our program services.

Benefits Checkup

As a senior aged 60 or over, you may qualify for benefits that you didn't even know about. Our Benefits Checkup Specialist will help you apply for CalFresh, Home Energy Assistance (HEAP), Medicare's Extra Help program, and more. Call the Benefits Checkup hotline at 831.646.4922 or the Alliance on Aging main line at 831.655.1334 to schedule an appointment.

Arthritis Foundation Presents Tai Chi

AoA is thrilled to team up with the Arthritis Foundation in hosting Tai Chi in the Salinas office beginning January 28. This six week series will help you increase strength, balance, flexibility and maintain a sense of well being. Think it's not for you? Tai Chi can be modified to fit almost anyone's level of ability and can be practiced seated or standing!

Advanced registration is required so contact Michelle Lopez to reserve your spot today!

"Living Well With Arthritis"

Join us for a complimentary seminar to learn about the common forms of arthritis, components of a comprehensive treatment plan and how physical activity (such as Tai Chi) can change your life by decreasing arthritis pain & stiffness. There are over 120+ diseases under the arthritis umbrella, including osteoarthritis, back pain, tendonitis, bursitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

This presentation will be held on January 14th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the AoA office in Salinas. For additional information, click here or contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241.

Tax Time!

Hard to believe it's already 2013. Even harder to believe: it's time to file income taxes again! Our Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provides free tax preparation to low income seniors in Monterey County. If you are a returning client: we will be calling you during the first few weeks in January to schedule an appointment. If you are a new client as of 2013: please call us after January 15th to schedule.

Appointments can be made by contacting Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241.

If you have questions about your taxes, please contact Sarah Guzman, TCE Program Coordinator at 831.655.4242.

Aging Advocacy Committee

This local group is seeking representation from individuals who live in North and South Monterey County. If you are interested in being a community voice for seniors in your community, you can become part of this grass roots effort to increase community awareness and advocacy around senior issues. Please contact Genie Jimenez or call 831.655.7562.

Holiday Campaign

There is still time to give to our Holiday Campaign. If you haven't sent your gift, a reminder letter from AoA should be arriving any day. In the letter you read about some of the seniors whose lives we have been able to impact with our services and through the support of generous donors.

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact

Michelle Noseworthy, Development Director at 831.655.4243.

Menopause

The Musical is coming to Salinas!

Mention AOA when purchasing tickets and $5 will be donated to the Alliance on Aging. Shows are January 10 and 11 so get your tickets now!

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