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Fall is Coming . . . 

And so is Flu Season!

 

 

Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association will be at the Alliance on Aging office in Salinas on Monday, September 28, from 1-4 pm, to administer flu shots. Think you don't need one? Click here for 3 Reasons Why You Should Get Vaccinated. 

 

Click here for flu clinic details
Medicare Season is Right Around the Corner

If you're soon turning 65, now is the time to learn the pertinent information needed to make the best decision for you and your health care needs. Alliance on Aging will hold a Medicare Basics presentation on September 23 in the Salinas office, where they'll cover Part A, Part B, Part C & Part D - the Prescription Drug Plans. Click here for details.

Already have Medicare? You'll want to be prepared for the Open Enrollment period which begins October 15. Several Medicare Update seminars are scheduled throughout Monterey County. These one-hour presentations will help you to understand your options and learn how you can lower your medication costs. 


Lights. Camera. Action!

After much anticipation, Aging at the Movies is returning to the AOA office in Salinas beginning Monday, September 21. Join the Senior Peer Counselor facilitators in reviewing a film related to aging; then discuss the way in which the issues were addressed. A full line up of the movies is available by clicking the popcorn below. 

Advanced registration is required so contact Michelle Lopez at 831.655.4241 to sign up today.
Start the Week Off Right with Tai Chi

Reduce stress, feel relaxed, increase balance and flexibility, and improve your overall mind, body and spirit with Tai Chi. Liana Olsen, Certified Tai Chi for Health instructor will be holding classes each Monday starting September 14, in the AOA Salinas office. Click the lotus below for additional information. 


Space is limited so please register in advance with Michelle Lopez 
by calling 831.655.4241.

Trashion Show 2015 is HERE!

The second annual Trashion Show takes place Wednesday, September 09 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Corral De Tierra Country Club in Salinas. The Trashion Show is the premier fundraising event that kicks off the Alliance on Aging Annual Support Campaign. It is a unique and outrageous fashion show featuring clothes made from recycled and repurposed materials. 

We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support. We look forward to another fantastic event. 

Free Screening of "Being Mortal"

Join Compassionate Care Alliance and Hospice Giving Foundation at a free community screening of the documentary film, Being Mortal and a chance to join a very important conversation. The film aired nationally on Frontline and is adapted from Dr. Atul Gawande's 2014 nationally best selling book of the same name. Click here to read more about the film. 

Advanced registration is required. Please click here to sign up. 

 Monthly Giving:

Flexible. Easy. Convenient.

 

 Like to help make Monterey County a better place for seniors but cannot give a large one-time donation? You now have the flexibility to donate a small amount per month. Your gift of $5, $10, $20 or more a month can make a difference. Your donation goes directly to providing critically needed services and programs to seniors throughout the county at no cost. Services are provided in both English and Spanish.


 

Benefits of Monthly Giving? It's easy and convenient. Sign up once and forget about it. You can donate online or call Wanda Christiansen at 831.655.1334 with your preference or questions. 

 

 

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