Listen Up
The Alliance on Aging Senior Peer Counseling Program is looking for volunteers to provide emotional support to older adults who are experiencing challenges associated with the aging process. If you are 50 years of age or older, compassionate, warm, caring and a good listener, we would like you to join our team. Bilingual speakers are especially encouraged to inquire.
Training will begin in September. Click here to learn about the program or contact Sheryl Zika, PhD or Zulema Gonzalez, MSW. From Monterey: 831.646.1458. From Salinas: 831.758.4011.
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Spirals Silent Auction 2013 
August 31 - September 11
Items for the silent auction have been selected and photos can now be previewed here. If you have questions about any of the auction items, please call 831.383.5030.
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Are you soon eligible to receive Medicare?
We bet you have questions. Come to Medicare Basics where we'll cover Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C & Part D - the Prescription Drug Plans. Get the information you need to make good decisions about your health coverage at this FREE seminar.
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What? You're not taking Tai Chi?
Increase strength, balance and flexibility while maintaining a sense of well being with Tai Chi. This ancient Chinese practice can be modified to fit almost anyone's level of ability and can be practiced seated or standing. The six week series costs $48 for the full six weeks or $10 per drop in session and will be held at the AoA office in Salinas beginning this Monday, August 12, and is cosponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Click here for more info.
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Taxi Rides for Seniors
Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) offers taxi vouchers to qualifying seniors, age 65 and over, who are residents of the cities listed below. Taxi vouchers are valid for use within one of the two areas listed below. The taxi voucher trip must originate and terminate within only one of these two areas:
Area 1: Anywhere within the city limits of Salinas.
Area 2: Anywhere within the inclusive city limits of Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, and Seaside as long as the trip originates and terminates in one of these cities.
Vouchers are $3 each per one-way trip.
Vouchers are now available at the Alliance on Aging's Salinas office by appointment. Call Rocio Lopez, at 831.646.4922.
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"At The Heart of it All!"
2013 Senior Day at the Monterey County Fair
The Monterey County Fair celebrates all generations that make up the Central Coast. Join Alliance on Aging for Seniors' Day at the Fair on Thursday, August 29. Stroll the resource fair from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., then stay for fair rides, food, and fun until 10:00 p.m., all for just $3.00.
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Important Information About Lifeline
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will be conducting a Public Participation Hearing (PPH) to inform the Lifeline Proceeding led by Commissioner Sandoval. With the Commission's unanimous vote in favor of an expanded definition of basic telephone service, now comes the Commission's identification of issues associated with how best to apply the Lifeline program to alternate technologies (i.e. cell phones).
Members of the public, consumers and residents will be the ideal supporters who can speak to the need for low income, seniors and disabled Lifeline consumers to be able to take advantage of the generous California Lifeline Program applied to their cell phone, home phone, etc.
AS EASILY AND QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, without delay - and a monthly benefit applied to plan of consumers' choice is best, NOT a one-size-fits-all lifeline plan.
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Membership Time
We've received lots of great feedback about our new Membership Discount Coupon Book. If you join or renew at the $100 level or more you will receive our coupon book that contains 54 discount coupons from vendors throughout Monterey County. We have discounts for restaurants, shopping, and entertainment!
Your membership is tax-deductible and no matter what the amount, your contribution makes an impact on the lives of older adults in Monterey County.
You have the option of donating online,
mailing in a donation form or calling
Christine Lawson at 831.655.7559.
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