March 2016

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

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Make a Better You

The Spanish Senior Peer Counseling Program, "Fortaleciendo el Bienestar" is conducting a series of wellness lectures around Monterey County. Two lectures will be held in South County and two more in Salinas, with all four offered in both English and Spanish. Learn about such topics as the effect of music on the brain, how diet and exercise impacts our moods, the importance of emotional & spiritual wellness and how to balance & reconnect with ourselves.

The first lecture is THIS WEEK so click here now for details.

One word to describe the new arrival of furniture - WOW!

Mid-century modern leather chairs and sofa from S. Christian of Copenhagen purchased in the 70's, near-new couches and love seats from Los Altos Design and Interiors, fabulous Oriental carpets, Imari lamps and so much more. Come see. They're on the floor now and won't be around for long!

Don't be Late!

Perhaps you didn't enroll in Medicare when you "should have" enrolled?

People who did not enroll in Part A or Part B at age 65; or upon retirement; or for those who terminated their benefits, may enroll in Part A and/or Part B during the General Enrollment Period which is January 1st to March 31st of each year. If you enroll during this time frame, your benefits will begin the following July 1st. Be aware . . . you may have to pay the Part B late enrollment penalty.

Call HICAP for details 800-434-0222

Looking for a way to help others?

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 aging. If you are 55 years of age or older, compassionate, caring and a good listener, you might want to join our team. Volunteers will receive 8 training sessions and ongoing supervision from mental health professionals. Training begins Tuesday, March 29th. To apply or for additional information, call 831.646.4921 from the Monterey Peninsula or 831.646.4925 from the Salinas area.

MC GIVES!

Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the November/December Monterey' County Weekly's annual holiday drive, MC Gives! to raise money for local nonprofits. MC Gives raised $3 million this year. On February 25th, the Weekly presented a grant check to each of the 141 nonprofits featured in their newspaper from the holiday drive.

We thank you again for your online donations to MC Gives! and look forward to next year's event.

THANK YOU!

A great big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the first-ever South County Trashion Show on Thursday, February 11 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. It was a huge success!

More thank 300 guests attended this fun filled show featuring 26 unique outfits made by local artists. All dresses/menswear were made from recycled/re-purposed everyday materials such as paper and plastic bags. Additionally there were three trash pits at the event. Everyone was there to help raise funds to support critically needed senior services and programs in South County. These services are provided at no cost in English and Spanish.

We are especially grateful to our Trashion Show Committee members for their hard work in organizing the event. Our thanks also to our sponsors for their tremendous support to the Alliance on Aging.

Stay tuned for upcoming information about the Salinas Trashion Show in September.

For information about how you can participate or assist with the Trashion Show, please call 831-655-1334.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

TAX PREPARATION: Call 831.655.4241 for an appointment.

A TIME TO TALK: Discussion group held weekly in Salinas

REFLECTIONS: YOUR STORY/WOMAN'S HISTORY: Aging at the Movies
(Pacific Grove)

NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPY: March 4th. English/Spanish lecture in Greenfield

REFLECTIONS: YOUR STORY/WOMAN'S HISTORY: Aging at the Movies (Carmel)

EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL WELLNESS: March 11th English/Spanish lecture in Salinas

MEDICARE BASICS: March 23rd in Greenfield

TAI CHI: Next session begins March 28th in Salinas

SPC VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Starts March 29th. Please RSVP by March 8th

MEDICARE BASICS: March 30th in Pacific Grove

SENIOR OUTREACH LUNCHEON: April 5th in Salinas

MEDICARE BASICO: April 6th in Greenfield