June 2015

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

You can make a difference in the lives of local seniors for years to come by including Alliance on Aging in your will or trust.

Because of YOU . . . Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs will receive additional funds!

YOUR CALLS MADE A DIFFERENCE!

Governor Brown's office received thousands of phone calls from all across the state, sharing the importance for adequately funded local long-term care Ombudsman programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Trashion Show Tickets Now Available

Tickets for the much anticipated Trashion Show are now available for purchase. Due to the popularity of the event, tickets will sell out quickly. We recommend that you contact Christine Lawson at 831.655.1334 to purchase tickets today.

Calling all artists! Interested in expressing your creativity with recycled/re-purposed materials? The Trashion Show is the place to showcase just how beautiful recycled fashion can be. Please complete the application and return no later than July 24.

Well? How about Spirals!

Spirals is looking for a few volunteers to help with data entry and working on the floor. If you are interested in volunteering with an incredible group of talented, well-traveled, well-read, well-rounded individuals,

well . . . send us an email or give us a call at 383.5030.

Happy 50th Birthday to . . . Medicare?!

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) into law in July of 1965. Over the past 50 years, the Act has provided a national network of aging services and funding that helps older adults to live and thrive in communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, preventative health services, transportation, job training, elder abuse prevention, and so much more. This milestone anniversary is a time to celebrate the ways the OAA has impacted the lives of older adults &their families across the nation. Click the cake to see some interesting facts & stats.

Have You Signed Up?

Training for Volunteer Medicare Counselors is set to begin soon. If you are interested in assisting others with understanding their coverage and options call Tamara McKee at 831.655.4245 right away. Computer skills are essential, however all training and materials will be provided.

Here's Your Chance to Speak Up On Measure Q

Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) is surveying seniors, veterans and people with disabilities (along with agency personnel who work with them) about their knowledge and use of MST services. Please take a few minutes to give your input about how best to use the new Measure Q funds that will be received in July. Also feel free to forward this survey to any and all seniors, veterans and/or people with disabilities you know.

English Survey | Spanish Survey

Don't miss the final two installations of the National Geographic Live series at the Golden State Theater:

Brian Skerry - Ocean Soul: July 21
Jodi Cobb - Stranger in a Strange Land: August 18

For a full description of the films and to purchase tickets, click here or call the Golden State at 831.649.1070.

Membership Does Have Its

Privileges

It's 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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UPCOMING EVENTS

MONTHLY OUTREACH LUNCHEON: Tuesday, July 7 (Salinas)
A TIME TO TALK: Thursdays at Active Seniors (Salinas)
MEDICARE BASICS: Thursday, July 16, 2015 (Carmel)
TAI CHI: new series starts Monday, July 18 (Salinas)
AGE WELL, DRIVE SMART: stay tuned to @aoa for details