June 2015

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

Congratulations on your retirement!

You've attended Medicare Basics, you've navigated the labyrinth of choosing the right plan for you and even feel like you've got a handle on this whole Medicare thing. Don't you think now is the time to volunteer to assist others in understanding their coverage and options? Computer skills are essential, however, all training will be provided.

Interested? Contact Tamara McKee at 831.655.4245.

Spirals has furniture galore!

We have beautiful dressers, Queen and twin size head and foot boards, tables of all styles and sizes, a new custom made leather recliner, upholstered chairs, armoires, antique lockers, large pieces of art work, display shelves and more . . . much more. Stop by and see all the latest things and help us make space for new daily arrivals.

Call Pam Itani, Spirals Store Manager at 831.383.5030 with any additional questions.

Time to Talk

The Senior Peer Counseling program is holding a discussion group for retired seniors at the Active Seniors center in Salinas. Beginning Thursday, June 18 and continuing for the following 8 weeks, this group will discuss such topics as happiness after retirement, examining how you've changed since retiring, what your dreams & goals are for this new chapter and many other relevant topics. Participants will also be invited to make suggestions for new weekly topics. All input will be warmly welcomed.

A membership with Active Seniors is not required for this group. Click here to learn more and to get location details.

TRASHION SHOW TICKET UPDATE

Tickets for the much anticipated Trashion Show will be available after June 22. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Christine Lawson at 831.655.1334.

Designers are encouraged to submit a design made from recycled materials for this year's event. Please complete the application and return no later than July 24.

"Falling Short: The Coming Retirement Crisis and What to Do About It"

The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has released a new Issue in Brief. Written by Alicia H Munnell, this piece describes the growing crisis that many of today's workers are up against when planning for retirement. In addition to breaking down the details of this great hurdle, the writer also describes possible solutions along with ways that workers can being to prepare for the inevitable obstacle that is to come.

Click here to read the brief in its entirety

MEMBERSHIP TIME

It is that time again! Help us celebrate 45 years of service to Monterey County seniors by renewing your membership or becoming a member of the Alliance on Aging for the first time. We have some exciting membership benefits including discounts to Spirals, our Benefit Store and complimentary tickets to our monthly luncheon. Your support helps us continue the important work that AOA does for the seniors in the community. The number of seniors is growing as the boomers age and we all live longer. The needs of seniors grow with those numbers and AOA is there to help meet those needs. Your support helps us to provide vital services that can make a difference in the quality of life for any senior. That could be you, your parent, neighbor or friend.

Click here to help make a difference in the life of a senior!

Contact

Christine Lawson or

Wanda Pan-Christiansen at 831.655.1334 with any questions.

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