August 2014

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

Tickets are now available for the Trashion Show on Thursday, September 4th from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The ticket price is $65 per person and includes lunch, a glass of wine and the show. Call now to purchase your tickets for this unique runway fashion show which brings ecology and art together to benefit the Alliance on Aging.

To purchase tickets, call Christine at 831.655.7559.

Peer Counseling Volunteer Search

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.

Click here for details.

Back By Popular Demand: Age Well, Drive Smart

Alliance on Aging will once again host an Age Well Drive Smart class in the Salinas office. Join CHP Officer Jaime Rios on August 25 as he helps you tune up your driving skills, and become a better, safer and more alert driver. Those completing the 2.5 hour workshop will receive a certificate to submit to their insurance carrier for a potential safe driver discount. (Please confirm with your agent.)

Pre registration is required as space is limited. Contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241. For details click the badge above.

Aging at The Movies

Join Peer Counselors Diane Davenport and Marge Simmons for this special Aging at the Movies series which will explore aspects involved with aging, specifically end-of-life issues. This free series begins Friday, August 8 and runs for six weeks at the Sally Griffin Center in Pacific Grove. Click the ticket below for the movie lineup & registration instructions.

Stay tuned to the September issue of @aoa as we will have the lineup for the next Aging at The Movies series in Salinas. The series will begin on September 22nd and run 8 weeks, ending on November 10.

Tai Chi

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program continues each Monday at the Alliance on Aging Salinas Office. Tai Chi instructor Liana Olson welcomes students at 10:00 and 11:00. Just $48 gets you the full six week course or $10 per class if you can't attend the entire series.

For more information click here or contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241 to register.

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

A community wide survey is being conducted to determine the present & future needs in our community. It is critical that the issues faced by seniors, their family members & caregivers be represented in this assessment. The results of this survey will be made available to providers, policy makers and funders who make decisions about services and issues that affect seniors. By completing this survey you have an opportunity to positively impact the services for seniors in our community. Click here to access the survey in English or here for Spanish. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy, paper versions are available at the Alliance on Aging office at 247 Main Street in Salinas.

You may also join a community conversation hosted by Impact Monterey County by clicking here.

Outreach Events

for August 2014

August 9

Good Giving Day

at the Design Village in Sand City

August 22-24

Sand City West End Celebration 2014

August 23-24

California Turkish Arts & Culture Festival at the Custom House Plaza

August 28

SENIOR DAY at the Monterey County Fair From noon to 4 peruse the senior resource fair, get a free health screening and learn about senior services in Monterey County. Best of all? Seniors 62+ receive FREE fair admittance from noon to 3.

August 31

Dia Del Trabajador Agricola in Greenfield

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